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Jnani
:
One who is the repository of jnana, (knowledge), A Self-realised sage.
K
va.
Kailas
: A mountain in the Himalayas reputed to be the abode
of Lord Siva. Kalpa : The end of a period in time. Karma
: Action, deeds. The destiny that a person makes for
himself by the law of cause and effect. Karnam : One who keeps accounts on landed property. Kolaru Padikam : A hymn in praise of Lord Siva explaining that the
planets are powerless and can do no harm to the
devotee if only the Lord condescends to bless him. Kowpeenam (Kaupeenam) : Loin cloth.
Linga
:
A symbol representing Siva or the Absolute. Lit: that in which all beings are absorbed.'
M. Mahadeva : A name for Siva. Maharshi : Great Seer, Great Rishi. Mahatma : Enlightened person. Mahendra : A name for Siva. Maheswara : A name for Siva. Mantra
: Sacred syllables, through repetition of which one
attains perfection. Marga
: Mode of approach in the spiritual quest. Mauna (Mouna): Silence. Maya
: Illusion; the power inherent in Brahman by which it
manifests the world. Moksha : Liberation, spiritual freedom. Mount Meru : The mountain which, in Hindu mythology is the
spiritual centre of the universe. Mutt (Math) : A monastery where mendicants live
N Nayana diksha : Initiation by sight.
