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GLOSSARY OF NON-ENGLISH WORDS.
The characteristics of a Siddha are, bodilessness (ie., the absence of all physical bodies), infinite knowledge, infinite perception, infinite bliss and infinite power. Siddhânta [fa], established truth; the final conclusion. Siddhâtman, [f], see Siddha.
Siddha Silâ [fr], the top-most part of the universe, corresponding, in all probability, to the arsh-i-moa'lla [ ] of Muslim Cosmogony, where the Perfect Souls reside. Siddhi [], an occult or psychic power.
Sita [ar], a place on the top of the universe.
Siyânâ, [art], a medium or magician. Soham [], a compound of 'Sa' (that) and 'aham' (I). Sravaka [], a Jaina householder.
Sthúla-sarira [], the gross body.
Sakshma-sarira [], a kind of subtle body.
Sushumna [], the hollow canal in the spinal column.
Sushupti [], deep sleep.
Svabhâva [a], nature. Svapna [an], a dream.
Svarûpa [], form.
Svastika [af] the form, for an explanation of which see 'The Jaina Philosophy,' by V. R. Gandhi.
Swadhisthân [], a nervous centre in the spinal column. Swâmi [], a master; a spiritual guide.
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Tamahprabha [a], the name of the sixth hell.
Tamas [], the quality of inertia.
Tâmasic [af], pertaining to tamas.
Tanmatra [], a sensible quality; an atom, or particle. Tanuvâtavalaya [agaaaaa], the rarified air-envelope, surrounding the universe.
Tapas [a], austerities.
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