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• Prasthana Trayi (प्रस्थानत्रयी)
  ...at and interpreting the texts.<ref>Nagaraja Rao, P. (1958) ''Introduction to Vedanta.'' Bombay: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. (p.39)</ref> ...t of self-knowledge is the ''summum bonum'' of spiritual culture according to the advocates of Vedanta.
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• Parishista (परिशिष्टम्)
  ...elaborations not covered in the texts logically and chronologically prior to them: the [[Samhita]]s, [[Brahmana]]s, [[Aranyaka]]s and [[Kalpa (Vedanga)| ...13 and 95 verses respectively. Its subjects are covered in a manner clear to those who understand Vedic Sanskrit. The first chapter deals with physical
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• Yajna Upakaranas (यज्ञोपकरणानि)
  ...h common and specialized activities of bharatiya jivana vidhana dates back to hoary antiquity. The Rigveda mentions the use of a large number of utensil ...ge of ganita shastra, geometry, and of metallurgy and alloys which appears to be of advanced nature.
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• Adhiratha (अधिरथः)
  ...hagavatam]], Adhiratha descended from [[Yayati]] and therefore was related to [[Krishna]]. He was also the descendant of [[Rompad]]<ref name="Sukhdev Sin
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• Author Help
  New authors are required to familiarize themselves with the software guidelines for editing or formatti #Knowing how to begin editing
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• Atithi Satkara (अतिथिसत्कारः)
  Atithi Satkara (Samskrit: अतिथिसत्कारः) refers to the hospitality offered to guests which is given great importance in the Bharatiya Parampara (traditio ...Anuvaka 11.2</ref> </blockquote>Meaning: Never swerve from the rites due to the devas and pitrs. (Taittiriya Upanishad, Shikshavalli, Anuvaka 11.2 ).<r
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• Ashvini Kumaras (अश्विनीकुमारौ)
  ...represented as humans with the heads of horses. They may also be referred to as the 'Horsemen' and are forever young, handsome, and athletic. ...Ashwini Kumar brothers, the twins, who were Raja-Vaidya (Royal Physicians) to Devas during Vedic times, first prepared the Chyawanprash formulation for C
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• Diamond (हीरकम्)
  ...nd other physical characteristics. As per the color, the diamonds are said to be of 4 types, Shveta (White), Rakta (Red), Peeta (Yellow) and Krishna (Bla * It is used to reduce the ill effects of Shukra graha badha (Astrological concept from [[J
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• Chitta Bhumis (चित्तभूमयः)
  .... There are five chitta bhumis or five stages of chitta or mind, according to Yogasutras of Patanjali. According to Vyasa bhashya on the Yoga Sutra (1.2) of Maharshi Patanjali, chitta can be
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• Gandiva (गाण्डीवः)
  ...ppears before Arjuna and asks him to return Gandiva along with the quivers to Varuna. Agni, the God of fire, wanted to devour the Khandava forest, in order to regain his power and splendour. He had enlisted the help of the two heroes,
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• Aharparinamakara Bhavas (आहारपरिणामकराः भावाः)
  ...tance on well regulated functioning of all these food transforming factors to achieve health and well-being. ...nourishes the whole body. Thus transformation of food into a form suitable to the internal environment of body is the key step in energy dynamics of body
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• Purusha Sukta (पुरुषसूक्तम्)
  ...that Srshti or creation involves the processes of Yajnas. Purusha is said to be everything, the past, present and future of this creation.<ref name=":62 ...topic emphasizing its powerful effects on beings as well as its importance to a seeker of Brahman.
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• Thiru Thanjai
  {{NeedCitation}}Thiru Thanjai refers to the three temples of Thanjai Mamani Koil, Manikundram and Thanjaiyali Nagar ...r at Vennattrankarai stands a memorable monument dedicated to Tanjan after whom the divya desha and the city have been named. The once majestic gopura now
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• Integral Unity of Sanatana Dharma (मूलसिद्धान्तसमैक्यता)
  ...which is the binding factor holding us (the followers of Sanatana Dharma) to this day in Aikyata (एैक्यता | Unity). ...t centuries, in the medieval age as called by the Westerners, Vedanta came to be interpreted in diverse ways (the non-Sanatanic ways). It has given room
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• Maharshi Vishvamitra (महर्षिः विश्वामित्रः)
  He was also one of those who tried to stop the Kuruksetra war. ...d thus the king decided to become a brahmana, but Vasistha would not agree to accept him as a brahmana. In this way there was always disagreement between
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• Indus Valley DNA
  ...Turkmenistan regions. These DNA samples were dated variously between 3300 to 2000 BCE and changed our understanding of the modern Indian population. ...very lead the scientists to make the conclusion that farming is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and was not brought in from the western first farme
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• Dhatus (धातवः)
  ...physical body and they are 7 in number. On the other side, with reference to the pharmacology, Materia medica and Iatrochemistry in Ayurveda, Dhatus ind
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• Malas (मलाः)
  ...ctively. Among these 3, Purisha (पुरीषम्) and Mutra (मूत्रम्) are believed to be the Annamalas (अन्नमलाः) i.e. waste products obtained fr
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• Air Conservation (वायुसंरक्षणम्)
  ...%82_%E0%A5%A7%E0%A5%A6.%E0%A5%A7%E0%A5%AB%E0%A5%AE Sukta 158]</ref> pātu vāto antarikṣāt ।...॥1॥</blockquote>In the Atharvaveda, air is also des ...eings to survive without breathing in pure air. Therefore, it is important to concentrate on conservation of air.
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• Majja Dhatu (मज्जा धातु)
  ...jja is used in the context of pharmacology and herbs in Ayurveda it refers to the 'fleshy part of the fruit or seed'. The word 'Majja' is derived from root word 'Majjan' (मज्जन्) which means to be immersed, drowned or submerged into something. Therefore in human body,
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