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Glossary of Words
Sansar - The world, worldly life, and worldly transmigration. Sanskars Imprints of previous lives.
Sanskrit
An ancient Indian language in which the Vedas, Ramayan, Mahabharat, and many other scriptures are written. Sanyasa Renunciation. Sanyasi Monk.
Sapeksha Relative.
Satsanga The company of the noble and wise.
Satyam
Truth.
He who is well-established in truth.
A type of meditation or Samadhi in which the activities of the conscious mind continues.
Shastras Scriptures.
Shastri
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Satyanishtha Savikalpa
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Tapa
Tattva
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1) One who is well-versed in scriptures. 2) A degree equivalent to a B.A. in Sanskrit. 3) A surname. Shataka - A collection of one hundred verses. Shivam Prosperity, beautiful, final emancipation. Shree 1) Denotes respect. 2) Wealth.
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Shrimad 1) Denotes honor. 2) Wealthy; the wealth may be worldly or spiritual.
Siddha One who has emancipated from worldly transmigration. Sthirata Steadiness, concentration of the mind.
Sthitaprajna A self-realized person who has a pious and equanimous mind. A highly enlightened yogi.
Sudarshan A special round weapon of Shri Krishna.
Sommum bonum Sundaram Beautiful.
The highest good (Latin).
Swadhyaya The study of scriptures.
Swami
Owner. Swas
Breath.
Syadvada The method of presenting knowledge from a specific point of view.
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Tandava Nritya - A frightening and forceful dance which Lord Shiva is supposed to undertake at the time of dissolution of the universe.
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1) Respectable adjective for saints. 2)Husband. 3)
Austerity.
One of the seven substances or essential elements of
Glossary of Words
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