Book Title: Spiritual Stories
Author(s): Raman Maharshi
Publisher: Ramanasramam Tiruvannamalai

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________________ GLOSSARY Aham Adi Saiva : One who bears the marks of Siva. Adhyatma vidya : Knowledge of the Atman (Self). Advaita : Non-duality. The doctrine that nothing exists apart from the Self, but everything is a form assumed by the Self. Agamic : Relating to the Agamas, one of the Hindu scriptures. : I, embodied Self. Ajnana : Ignorance. Ajnani : One who has not realised the Self. Akasvani : Voice coming from the sky. Amba : An intimate name for the Divine Mother or a Goddess. Amrita : Immortal. Artha : Pertaining to material plane. Ashram : Hermitage, establishment that grows up around a sage or guru. Atma The Spirit of Self. Avadhuta An ascetic who has given up everything. Avatar : Incarnation, descent of God in a worldly form, divine manifestation. B Bhagavan Brahma Brahmachari Brahma Jnana Brahman Brahmapuri Brahma Vidya Brahmin : The term 'Bhagavan' is used for those few supreme sages who are recognised as being completely one with God. In the Hindu Trinity, the god of creation. : A celibate. : Knowledge (Realization of Brahman). : The Supreme Being, the Absolute. : Heart, abode of Brahma. : The knowledge of Brahman. The Hindus were divided traditionally into four castes, of whom the brahmins were the highest being devoted to a life of spirituality and study. Singing of God's praises, especially in chorus. Devotee, one who approaches God through love and devotion. : Devotion to a personal God. Bhajan Bhakta Bhakti

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