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

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________________ 132 Chakra Chinmudra Chitakash : : : A Yogic centre in the body. A hand-pose indicating illumination. The space in the heart, Brahman. Darsan Dasi Devas Devi Dharma : Lit: 'sight, seeing a holy man. : Courtesan. : Celestial beings. : The Divine Mother or a Goddess. Harmony, harmonious life or action. Also a man's role in life, since what is harmonious conduct for one may not be so for another. : Meditation, contemplation. : A priest. Dhyana Dikshitar Ganapathi : The eldest son of Siva, whose head is that of an elephant. Gandharvas : Semi divine beings expert in dance and singing. Ganesh (Ganesa) : A name for Ganapathi. Gayathri : A well-known Vedic mantra. Gowri (Gouri) : A name for Parvati, the wife of Siva. Guru : Spiritual guide or master. Н Hara Harikatha : : A name for Siva A religious discourse interspersed with devotional songs. Iswara (Isvara) : Personal God, the Supreme Being in His aspect of the Lord of the World. An intimate reference to God. Jagrat Japa Jivanmukti : Waking state. : Repetition of a sacred word, syllable or name of God. : Liberated while one is alive.

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