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• Annadana by Unchavrtti Brahmana (उञ्छवृत्तिब्राह्मणः)
  ...of Kuruksetra, who himself used to live off the left-over grains collected by unchavrtti." = उञ्छवृत्तिब्राह्मणः ॥ Brahmana who lived by Unchavrtti =
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• Atithi Satkara by Kapotadampati (कपोतदम्पती)
  ..., the sky was overcast with dense clouds, and the darkness was broken only by the occasional glow of lightning. Soon it began to rain. And in no time th
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• Vishnu Stuti by Dhruva (ध्रुवस्य विष्णुस्तुतिः)
  ...a, he began singing the praise of the Lord. This praise of Mahavishnu sung by Dhruva as per the Vishnu Purana is as follows:<ref name=":0" /> ...samavarttata ।। 65 ।।''</blockquote><blockquote>''diśaḥ śvotrāt kṣitiḥ padūbyāṁ tvattaḥ sarvvemabhūdidama । nyagrodhaḥ sumahānalpe yathā bīj
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• Vedic AstroMeteorology based Weather Forecast by S. Ramachandran
  ...wing to a particular inter-planetary struggle and the effect was delivered by moon aligning with Mrigasrisham (Orionis)."'' <ref>http://technewsinenglish ...magnitude but heavy rains and flooding has occurred on the dates predicted by me.
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• Luminous insights by Swami Vivekananda, Sri Aurobindo and Pandit ddendayal Upadhyay about our nation and the mission: where they coincided or differed
  Social reforms even if done with noble intentions by gifted minds were unfortunately aiding in a way to alienate Indians from th Sri Aurobindo said that by borrowing coat and hat of an European and copying some customs we cannot ge
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• The ideal of Human Unity as articulated by Sri Aurobindo through a uniquely Indian genius of perfect individual in a perfect society
  ...which was not just foreseen but even proclaimed, attempted and reiterated by India. ...s always want to multiply, competitive, here Vital and Physical are served by Mental.
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• Udgata (उद्गाता)
  ...of priests, the Hota, Udgata and Adhvaryu. The Hota initiated the rituals by inviting the deities to the ritual place with the chanting of the Rgvedic h ...hem, the Brahman priest performs it by the mind and the other is performed by the Hota, Adhvaryu and the Udgata priests.
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• Ekavira Mata Mandir
  ...Goddess blessed them and granted the boon that they will not be discovered by anybody during their ajñātavāsam. The Goddess is an avatār of Goddess R ...ed by ancient caves known by the name Kārla caves, which are now protected by the Archeological dept. While the main deity is Ekvīrā Mātā, to her lef
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• Darshanas and Dharma (दर्शनानि धर्मः च)
  धर्म is defined differently by different Darshanikas as follows
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• Chakreshvara Mahadeva Mandir
  ...i Samarth'' performed ''dhyānam'', ''pratiṣhṭha'' of a ''Rām Mandir'' near-by and blessed a ''śiṣhya'' who undertook a ''sajīva samādhi'' at this ve This place is so holy that even normal people (some of whom are alive now) were able to see the baba riding on a horse (in the left pic
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• Kalyana Venkateshvara Swami
  ...arāja'' and ''avatār'' of Goddess ''Lakṣhmi''. This temple was constructed by the brother-in-law of the Lord in commemoration of the divine marriage. ...near-by which were patronized by him. This temple is currently maintained by TTD.
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• Udgitha (उद्गीथः)
  ...ama Veda. The Links  between Nadhopasana  and  Udgita of Samans  is hinted by Lord Krishna , when he says that He is the Sama Veda  among all the Vedas. ...urther that the seven Svaras and Nada originated from the Omkara described by the Udgita of the  Upanishads.
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• Kashi Vishvesvara Devalayam (AP)
  ...valaya located in Andhra Pradesh, near Tirupati, this temple is maintained by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. ...am'' shown in the picture. It is said that the Lord likes being worshipped by these flowers a lot.
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• Khidkaleshvara Mandir
  Ancient temple situated on the banks of Khidkali lake was built by the Pandavas. ...s pūja. This temple thus is very ancient and the deity here was worshipped by many over the years.
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• Panchagni (पञ्चाग्नि)
  ...eings including Kubera, Parvati and asuras such as Mahisha and Tarakasura, by standing or sitting in the midst of five sets of fires called Panchaagni.
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• Bali Chakravarti (बलिचक्रवर्तिः)
  ...ised as a Brahmin. The King agreed to this, despite advice to the contrary by his Guru, Shukracharya.
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• Suvaleshvara Swami Mandir
  '''K'''ṣ'''hetra Purāṇam:''' A 500 year old temple contructed by Chola kings. The main deity is Lord Shiva with the name ''Suvaleśvara'' (O '''Near by Temples:''' Tiruvallūr (~15kms), Tirupp''ā''ccūr (Vasīśvara swami temp
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• Walkeshvara Mandir
  Ancient Shivalaya, near Mumbai, this temple is adorned by a shivalinga in the shape of an anthill. ...ho we are able to worship this ancient Śiva lingam that was once worshiped by Lord Rāma.
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• Mahasauram (महासौरम्)
  Talk on Mahasauram organised by Rishi Vatika
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• Jogeshvari Devi Mandir
  ...evi''. The cave temple is so ancient that the near by area itself is known by the name Jogeshwari. There are also temples of ''Jogeśvar Mahadev'' (Lord ...state of affairs even after the temple is declared as protected monuments by Archeology department. We are fortunate that even till date regular ''pūja
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• Varala Devi Mandir
  ...the baby inside her womb. She performed a ''jala-samādhi'' in a pond near by, which is now called the ''Varālādevi Talao''. It is her murti or vigraha
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• Kashmir Shaivism
  Talk on Kashmir Shaivism (Pratyabhijna System) organised by Rishi Vatika
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• Durga Devi Mandir
  ...ies and sometimes even had to withstand unethical and biased enforcements  by the police and the government. For details please refer: https://www.hinduj
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• Kaupineshvara Mandir
  ...rly known as Talao Pali. The present temple structure was re-built in 1760 by Sarsubhedar Ramaji Mahadeo Bivalkar.
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• Chhala (छलः)
  ...ote>Consists in assuming a meaning other than that intended to be conveyed by a word अविशेषाभिहिते अर्थे वक्त ...sists in the urging of an absurd signification, which is rendered possible by the use of a too generic term. सम्भवतः अर्थस्य
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• Vallabhacharya (वल्लभाचार्यः)
  Talk organised by Rishi Vatika
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• Parashara Tantra (पराशरतन्त्रम्)
  Based on a talk organised by Rishi Vatika
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• Vedic Mathematics
  ...division is repeated subtractions. A book by the name of Vedic Mathematics by Sri Krishna Tirthaji Maharaja gives an insight into the traditional way of ...y to implement, will facilitate them to give the product of bigger numbers by some mental gymnastics without using pen and paper. Squaring big numbers, f
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• Vishnu Purana (विष्णुपुराणम्)
  Talk on Vishnu Purana organised by Rishi Vatika
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• Tungareshvara Mahadeva Mandir
  ...t temple, from the times of Lord Śrī Rāma. The temple is located on a hill by name “Tungara“. This hill is a part that broke and fell from the Sanjī ...e sacred Tungara giri. He later did a ghora tapas for Lord Śiva. Impressed by the tapas, Parameśvara appeared before him and gave His ātma lingam to Vi
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• Sridevi Padmavati Temple
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• Shukraniti (शुक्रनीतिः)
  Based on the talk on Leadership lessons from Shukraniti organised by Rishi Vatika
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• Adiparva Adhyaya 26 (आदिपर्वणि अध्यायः २६)
  [[:Category:Indra|''Indra'']] [[:Category:Rain by Indra|''Rain by Indra'']] [[:Category:Rain|''Rain'']]
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• Adiparva Adhyaya 25 (आदिपर्वणि अध्यायः २५)
  [[:Category:Snakes fainted by heat of Surya|''Snakes fainted by heat of Surya'']] [[:Category:Snakes fainted by heat of Sun|''Snakes fainted by heat of Sun'']]
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• Stri Pratyaya (स्त्रीप्रत्ययः)
  ...ातिपदिकऽ that are ending in ह्रस्व-ऋ, न्‌ and प्रातिपदिकऽ that are derived by उगित् (मतुँप्, शतृ, क्तवतुँ) .
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• Jivdani Mata Mandir
  ...shipped Her in the mountain caves near by in the form of invisible Goddess by the name ''Jīvadhani Mātā''. Even today, one can see a small passage jus ...rcharyas'' of ''Pūrī'' have played a key role in reversing the damage done by Buddhists as well as Portugese to this place.
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• Dasavathara Stotra (दशवतार स्तोत्रम्)
  ...usband of daughter of Janaka, Who is praised by sages , who was worshipped by Hanuman and who ruled the earth. <blockquote>Neela vaasasam , thala kethana
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• Subrahmanya Swami Tiruttani
  ...d by it blessed Him with ''Divya-Jñānam''. This river hence is also called by Nandi’s name. ''Vāsuki'', who was used as a rope in ''kṣhīra-sāgara- ...anya Kshetrams. There is a small pushkarini near the start of the foot-way by the name ''Brahma-kuṇḍam''. A holy dip in which cures even deadly disea
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• Temples of India
  ...makrishnan started an online repository named 'Temples of India', mentored by [https://www.cse.iitb.ac.in/~ganesh Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan]. # You can add details by downloading their android app [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?i
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• Muktinath
  ...andu. It is a very scenic route with Trusuli, Modi and Kali-Gandaki rivers by the side passing through Manokamna Devi, Pokhara, Beni, Sri Galeshwordham a ...eternal flame fed by natural gas underneath. Muktinath deity is worshipped by Acharyas from the Vaishnava Ashram. Devotees in the Vaishnava ashram are ea
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• Chitrasena (चित्रसेनः)
  ...ould need the knowledge of music and dance. He wanted Arjuna to be trained by the king of the Gandharvas, Chitrasena. Chitrasena began his classes soon a ...tenure of her curse to a single year. Chitrasena was able to achieve this by narrating to her the story of the [[Pandavas]] and the bravery of Arjuna.<r
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• The Nirnaya Sindhu (निर्णयसिन्धुः)
  ...[[File:Nirnaya Sindhu By Nirnayasagar Press Image.png|thumb|Nirnaya Sindhu by Mm. Shri. Kamalakara Bhatt. 4th Edition.|394.983x394.983px]]
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• Dhenuka Asura (धेनुकासुरः)
  ...enuka''', also known as '''Dhenukasura''', was an [[asura]] (demon) killed by Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna. ...Once, Balarama, Krishna and cowherds wandered into this forest, captivated by the fragrance of the fruits of the palm trees. When Krishna commented on th
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• Nyaya Vyavastha (न्यायव्यवस्था)
  ...s; courts appointed by Raja, named Adhikrita (अधिकृता); and court presided by Raja, named Sasita (शासिता) are broadly the three kinds of cour People's courts were presided by panchayatdars and could decide all civil and criminal cases except those in
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• Vajreshvari Yogini Mandir
  ...is region to Parasurama: according to the Puranas, this region was blessed by the visits of various incarnations of Lord Mahavishnu. Parasurama, one of t ...the motherland, then he would re-construct the temple. The Goddess pleased by the Bhakti of Chimaji, appeared in his dream and revealed him the way to co
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• Varahapurana (वराहपुराणम्)
  ...ra. Pura. 193.39) He convinces his father that one should truthfully abide by his word for Satya is the base for the existence of the worlds. ...म् (Vara. Pura. 194) After his return from Yamapuri, Nachiketa is welcomed by his delighted father and people throng to see him and seek his experiences
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• The magnificence of Somnath Temple
  ...as been mentioned in the book before being reconstructed a it was pillaged by foreign invaders. ...by Krishna. And when this was pulled down, an edifice of stone was erected by Bhimdev.
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• Rajasuya Yajna (राजसूययज्ञः)
  ...e sonless king [[Harishchandra]]. Also included is a game of throwing dice by which the king is enthroned and the cosmos is regenerated. ..."yava" a type of cereal. Finally the "agneeth" priest should be presented by a healthy "ox". There are special fees that should be given to the priests
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• No Dating or Chronology of Texts (कालानुक्रमणिका न)
  ...in Sanatana Dharma various explanations which are not yet fully understood by the present day man's mind. ...natana Dharma transcend all Kalas, measuring which is not yet comprehended by modern day scientists. [[Kala (कालः)|Kala]] since Vedic times has b
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• Devaki (देवकी)
  ...at midnight and taken by Vasudeva across the [[Yamuna river]] to be raised by [[Nanda (mythology)|Nanda]] and [[Yasoda]] in the neighboring village of [[
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• Mumbadevi Mandir
  ...hed the rākṣhasa and saved the locality. From then Mumbādevī was worshiped by the locals and is considered as their grāma-devata. ...obe, with the distinctive nose-ring (a mango shaped one called ‘nath’ worn by Maharashtrian women), a silver crown and a golden necklace is the one which
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• Vidura (विदुरः)
  ...apa than any other murder, may you be born as a man in the 'Sudra Caste'." By the above curse of Mandavya, Dharma was born a son of a Sudra woman. It was Yama was once cursed by the sage Ani Mandavya. It was as a result of it that Yama was born as Vidur
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• Veeranjaneya Devasthanam
  ...500 years back. When they wanted to move the murti to Maheshwaram, a near by well-populated area, and consecrate it, they could not move the murti. Then
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• Sat (सत्)
  .... Krishna Bhatta | Oct 11, 2011 | Gita Articles '''Copyright © 2009 - 2017 by Dr. Krishna Bhatta. All Rights Reserved'''
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• Gopatha Brahmana
  ...l Vidyavaridhi brought out an edition of this text. His edition, published by Ramlal Kapur Trust from Bahalgarh, [[Haryana]]. This edition was based on G
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• Marichi (मरीचिः)
  ...Purana, consisting of ten thousand shlokas (stanzas), was given to Marichi by Brahma. His name also figures prominently in the Vedas. ...e Lord said that the curse could not be revoked, since it had been uttered by Marichi. He continued: 'You will be a stone, but a sacred one; and your nam
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• Brhadbala (बृहद्बलः)
  ...[[Kurukshetra War]], Brihadbala fought for the [[Kauravas]] and was killed by [[Abhimanyu]]. ...a fierce duel that ensured between him and Abhimanyu, he gets mortally hit by the latter's arrows.<ref name="Menon2006">{{cite book|last=Menon|first=Rame
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• Apaurusheya (अपौरुषेयम्)
  The Vedas have been preserved intact through a beginning-less period by being handed down from teacher to pupil with scrupulous care. This belief i ...d end. An ignorant man may say how a book can be without beginning or end. By the Vedas, no books are meant. Vedas are the words of Brahman. The Vedas ar
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• Para Vidya (पराविद्या)
  ...hat is that by the knowing of which all this becomes known? "), - was told by [[Angiras (sage)|Angiras]] that – ...mmar, etymology, metre and astrology. The Para Vidya (higher knowledge) is by which the immutable and the imperishable [[Atman (आत्मन्)|Atman
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• Non-Translatable Sanskrit words
  Authored by: Rajiv Malhotra </ref> by Shri Rajiv Malhotra.
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• Dharmawiki Objectives
  #Strive to dispel myths created by western indoctrination, presenting the concepts to youth with logic and rea ...sychoanalysis, extrapolations, preachings, and personal impressions guided by Dharmawiki policies.
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• Tirthakshetra (तीर्थक्षेत्रम्)
  ...Purana (Part III), Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology (Volume 9), Edited by J.L.Shastri, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, P.no.[https://archive.org/deta And lakes like Pushkara and others are situated; and places inhabited by venerable sages and spots known as Kurukshetra, Gaya, Prayaga (the confluen
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• Shodasha Upachara Puja (षोडशोपचारपूजा)
  ...The deity is offered with water for the washing of hands. The act is done by the priest with ritual incantation. ...ering of sacred thread) – The deity is offered fresh ''Yajnopavita'', made by the priest at his home.
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• Hetvabhasa (हेत्वाभासः)
  ...yabhichara (सव्यभिचारः) ॥ Inconclusive hetvabhasa is that which is tainted by indecision. Start from Nidarshana till vriddhiranitya cheti. Full english. ...ecludes the possibility of adducing some sign as being the evidence-reason by virtue of its incompatibility with the thesis in question. The "untimely" i
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• Dasha Avataras (दशावताराः)
  ...amana Avatara was to restore the power of the gods which had been eclipsed by the penance and devotion of King Bali. The object of Parasurama Avatara was
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• Sharangadhara Samhita (शार्ङ्गधरसंहिता)
  ...al Ayurveda [[Samhita (संहिता)|Samhita]] (treatise or compendium) authored by Acharya Sharangadhara. This Samhita primarily focuses on pharmacology and p ...ys special emphasis on Kayachikitsa (Internal medicine) branch of Ayurveda by offering details of various formulations, combinations and their preparatio
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• Asat (असत्)
  .... Krishna Bhatta | Oct 11, 2011 | Gita Articles '''Copyright © 2009 - 2017 by Dr. Krishna Bhatta. All Rights Reserved'''
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• Triputipratyakshavada (त्रिपुटिप्रत्यक्षवादः)
  ...tyaksavada&f=false }}</ref> Prabhakara, whose work has been commented upon by [[Śālikanātha |Salikanatha]], as a thinker is more original than [[Kumā ...cognition which is self-luminous and manifests itself, they are manifested by every cognition, presentative or representative. In every cognition of an o
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• Brahmin (ब्राह्मणः)
  ...fers to one who belongs to the first varna namely Brahmana. He is governed by Brahmana dharmas. One who has the following occupations are Brahmanas accor ...Purana (Part III), Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology (Volume 9), Edited by J.L.Shastri, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, [https://archive.org/details/i
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• Chyavana (च्यवनः)
  ...may get angry, else he may get anṛta-doṣham. So finally after being forced by Puloma, Agnideva said "She is the wife of Bhṛgu maharṣhi." Immediately ...can get money anytime. Let us utilize this chance and get godāna phalitam by giving this cow to the great maharṣhi." Thus they gave off their cow to C
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• Adiparva Adhyaya 23 (आदिपर्वणि अध्यायः २३)
  [[:Category:Prayers|''Prayers'']] [[:Category:Prayers by Devtas|''Prayers by Devtas'']] [[:Category:Prayers by Devtas to Garuda|''Prayers by Devtas to Garuda'']]
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• Godana (गोदानम्)
  ...ing Brāhmaṇas, down to Varadāna, i.e. donation of a cow to Brahmā / priest by father). It is to be performed during the sixteenth year (counted from the ...Ācārya. Vivāha samskara follows after Godānam. Keśānta (end of hair) used by Manu (2.65) and Paraskara is a synonym of Godāna. Godāna is performed on
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• Upadhi (उपाधिः)
  ...uranicencyclopa00maniuoft Puranic Encyclopedia] (Pages 613 and 614)</ref>. By Upadhis are meant the following four things. Life is sustained by the life breath called Udana that guides the soul out of the body. Sukshmas
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• Aprama (अप्रमा)
  ...on itself or to both apprehension and content ? These questions are solved by different systems of Bharat's Philosophy in different ways after following The first view - Asatkhyotivada held by the Madhyamikas (Sunyavodins)
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• Ekalavya (एकलव्यः)
  Deeply hurt by Drona's rejection, Eklaivan still didn't give up on his resolute will to ma ...bhoja]] and every [[Yadava]] in [[Dwarka]]. During the attack, he is slain by Krishna.<ref name="ADAthawale_vastav">A. D. Athawale. ''Vastav Darshan of M
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• Vasishta (वसिष्ठः)
  ...ocis, Viraca, Mitra, Ulbana, Vasubhrdyana and Dyuman were born to Vasistha by Arundhati. All the seven of them were Brahmarsis. The meaning of the name Vasistha is given by Vasistha himself as follows: I am known as Vasistha for two reasons. I am '
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• Archana (अर्चना)
  ...chana''' is a special, personal, abbreviated [[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]] done by temple priests in which the name, [[Hindu astrology|birth star]] and family
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• Ajagara Gita (अजगरगीता)
  Ajagara Gita (Samskrit: अजगरगीता) refers to the advice given to Raja Prahlada by an ascetic one who has renounced all worldly attachments and conections. It ...en Bhishma and Yudhisthira. It is one of the many Gitas that are recounted by Bhishma in his answers to Yudhisthira's questions in the Mokshadharma Upapa
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• Simhika (सिंहिका)
  ...him on fire. Signifying evil intentions, symbolically Holika is set afire by people of Bharatavarsha commemorating an important festival of Holi every y ...apa.) A story occurs in Ramayana, that this Simhika caught hold of Hanuman by his shadow and swallowed him, while he was jumping to Lanka, and that Hanum
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• Nagas (नागाः)
  .... The venom which came out of the Milk Sea as the sixth item, was absorbed by Nagas. (Page 31, Puranic Encyclopedia - Vettam Maṇi) ...Uccaissravas, thus giving the false appearance of a tail with black hairs. By this trick Vinata lost the bet and had to become Kadru's servant maid. As a
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• Urmila (ऊर्मिला)
  ...of the unsung heroines of Sri Ramayana who has been completely overlooked by Valmiki. Too many, have accused the writer, doing injustice to Urmila and o ...story. Ramayana indicates the sacrifice with undercover and not recognized by anyone is superior. Like the farmer is not even remembered while enjoying t
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• Mahalakshmi Temple
  ...he sea-walls will then not collapse. ''Śri Rāmjī Śivjī'' did as instructed by the Goddess and built the present temple, in around the year 1785. One can ...ple is located on the banks of the Arabian sea. One can even reach the sea by descending around 50 steps from the back of the temple. This place is very
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• Bhashya (भाष्यम्)
  ...: भाष्य) is an elaborate exposition, a commentary on the Sutras, with word by word meaning of the aphoristic precepts, their running translation, togethe ...on the six sets of aphorisms dealing with Bharat's philosophy were written by Vatsyayana, Prasastapada, Vijnanabhikshu, Vyasa, Sabara and Sankara. On the
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• Akrodha (अक्रोध:)
  ...nares : The Board of Trustees, Central Hindu College</ref> of a Jiva given by Sri Krishna, in Shrimad [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhaga ...vavarṇikāḥ।''</blockquote>Meaning: The nine rules of Dharma to be followed by persons belonging to all sections of society are
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• Anugita (अनुगीता)
  To elaborate on moksha dharma as requested by Shri Krishna, the brahmana related the incident of Rshi Kashyapa meeting a ...he earth and a good state in the devaloka on account of accumulating Punya by observance of good karmas. However, one cannot stay forever, in any of the
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• Gandiva (गाण्डीवः)
  ...with hundreds of gold bosses, and had radiant ends. The bow was worshiped by [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]], [[Gandharvas]] and [[Danavas]]. Arjuna used it i The weapon was dreaded by many during the Kurukshetra war, having defeated and killed many great warr
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• Guest Author
  ...is in Ancient Bharat's Literature and want to create introductory articles by collaborating with your peers, seniors and guides The guests (you) who want to become authors can register on site by describing the area of interest and the type of contribution they (you) wan
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• Paroksha (परोक्षम्)
  ...'''Paroksha''' refers to mediate knowledge or indirect cognition, mediated by sensory-intellectual apparatus, in which thought systems psychological insi ...ht perception, does not liberate a person from Saṃsāra but it is confirmed by''Aparoksha wisdom''. The ''paroksha-vada'' (indirect injunctions) of the
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• Test
  ...referred to as Ramayanacharya, Mahabharatacharya and Pravachana Kalanidhi by his discourse audiences all over Bharata, left to the divine abode on Frida ...maka Ratnakara, Karnataka Kalashri, Upanyasa Kesari, etc. conferred on him by revered Acharyas as well as the State.
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• Vaishampayana (वैशम्पायनः)
  ...(snake sacrifice). The ''[[Harivamsa]]'' is also said to have been recited by him. The full 100,000 verses of the ''Mahabharata'' was not complete until ...nsights Into the Taittiriya Upanishad, Dr. K. S. Narayanacharya, Published by Kautilya Institute of National Studies, Mysore</ref>
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• Bharat's Scholarly Views (धार्मिक विद्वत्समीक्षा)
  ...mpany with their wisdom of "Sacred books of the East" or a similar attempt by Charles Longsman in Harvard - are motivated especially to destroy Hinduism. ...invaders of the earlier centuries destroyed the valuable literary heritage by brute force and killing the scholars, the later day invaders used intellect
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• Gayatri (गायत्री)
  Accompanied by a white swan, holding a book to portray knowledge in one hand and a cure in ...n) as the supreme generative force. Gayatri mantra was given to the world by Viswamitra rishi. All sects of Hindus accept the importance of this hymn.
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• Joint Family (संयुक्तकुटुम्बम्)
  ...ed to the joint family system and the values an individual is imbibed with by the family. After industrialization and urbanization, sadly, the joint fami ...o the Universe. We have seen how the large hearted people show inclusivity by stating that the "world is a family".
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• Soma Yajna (सोमयज्ञः)
  ...yajña. The Soma plant, the king of medicinal herbs, is said to be relished by the celestials. ...a, there is a full complement of priests, with each of them being assisted by three others. In all sixteen priests participate in the Somayag. There are
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• Dharma and Constitution
  ...g of kings No one is superior to the law (Dharma) ; The law (Dharma) aided by the power of the king enables the weak to prevail over the strong. ...odem jurisprudence that the law is an imperative command which is enforced by some superior power or sovereign. The superior power which serves as an ins
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• Madhavanidanam (माधवनिदानम्)
  ...m) on Ayurveda. It was originally named as Rugvinischayam (रुग्विनिश्चयम्) by the author. It is a part of [[Laghutrayee (लघुत्रयी)|Laghut The name Madhavanidanam literally means 'Nidanam' written by author named Madhava. Nidanam is the Samskrit term which refers to the comp
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• Pratyaksha Pramana (प्रत्यक्षप्रमाणम्)
  ...formation is organized, interpreted, consciously experienced and processed by the nervous system. Perception includes psychological processes that take p ...ner, renders pratyaksa as ‘cognizable by an organ of sense', “apprehension by the sense,’’ “considered as a pramana or mode of proof.”
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• Donate For Dharma
  ...hem. Their data is community-moderated. It is conceptualised and developed by students of IIT Bombay.
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• Shravana (श्रवणम्)
  ...Guru (teacher) in the mind of sisya ('disciple') who then tends that seed by his ''shravana'', '' [[Manana (मननम्)|manana]] '' and ''nididhyas ...adhyatmik quest is ''Shravana'', and one has to become a ''shravaka'' for whom hearing or '' [[shabda]] '' creates interests, then sorts out those interes
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• Vaidya (वैद्यः)
  ...rgery along with 1-year internship from an institute recognised & approved by Central Council of Indian Medicine. Ayurveda places a lot of importance on acquiring good qualities by a medical practitioner. It is mentioned that, a good Vaidya is the one who
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• Pranava (प्रणवः)
  ...and IT. [[Brahman (ब्रह्मन्)]] stands for Unity, which cannot be perceived by the eyes, but which IS (exists सत्) and is implied in the very existe Called as Pranava naada, it is one syllable that is meditated upon by the sadhakas practicing Paravidya and Upasana. The grhasthas use it in yoga
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• Towards Diligence (रचनासौष्ठवम्)
  ...das. Numerous concepts available in the ancient texts, hardened over years by commentaries of several maharshis, have to be rightly explored and put toge * The story of Shakuntala has been widely discussed by many scholars. Shakuntala, the lead female character of Kalidasa's Abhijnan
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• Chennakesava Perumal Temple, Chennai
  ...t to be built in the new settlement; since the construction of Madras city by the [[British East India Company]].<ref name="srinivasacharipxxix">[[#Srini ...[[Thiruneermalai|Thiruneermalai Temple]]. The twin temples were demolished by the [[English east india company|British]], for the purpose of security and
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• Purushartha Drshti (पुरुषार्थदृष्टिः)
  ...sharthas are the human values, an essential distinct concept, evolved only by Sanatana Dharmis.  The order of the Purusharthas is Dharma, Artha, Kama an ...process (Sashastriya Samalochana) and bring back balanced life influenced by Purushartha Drsthi.
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• Chinta (चिन्ता)
  ...the root – चिन्त् meaning - to think, consider, reflect, ponder over; and by itself means – thinking, thought, sad or sorrowful thought, reflection, c ...so recalled by ''Samarnam'' (memory), and previously known and determined by ''[[buddhi]]'' (intellect)<ref>{{cite book|title=The Serpent Power|author=K
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• Ashtadikpalakas (अष्टदिक्पालकाः)
  ...t and north directions respectively. The intermediate directions are ruled by Agni (south-east), Niqti (south-west), Vayu (north-west) and Isana (north-e
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• Thiru Talai Changa Nanmadhiam
  ...hiru Talai Changa Nanmadhiam is a very old but beautiful hamlet surrounded by acres and acres of endless pastoral fields and coconut groves. Located in a |Vishnu here is referred to by the names
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• Acknowledgments
  ...d "Ancient Indian Science and its Relevance to the Modern World" published by them. We specially thank the illustrator Mr. Satya for the wonderful images * '''Images''' : We thank the publishers of the book "Sarwang" given by Adivasi Lok Kala Evam Boli Vikas Academy, Madhya Pradesh Sanskriti Parishad
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• Guidelines for Authors and Editors
  ...harmawiki the following sections deal with the guidelines to be adhered to by [[Dharmawiki Editor|Dharmawiki editors]] and [[Guest Author|guest authors]] *content should be crisply summarized and verifiable by referencing reliable sources
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• Hanuman temple, Salangpur
  ...the Swaminarayan Sampraday. The murti or vigraha of Hanuman was installed by Sadguru [[Gopalanand Swami]]. According to author Raymond Williams, it is r ...er disorders. They are brought to the temple to be touched by the rod used by Sadguru Gopalanand Swami during the installation ceremony of the image. Thi
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• Venkateshvara Mandiram
  ...s real form and Śālihotra prasied the Lord in thousands of ways. Impressed by the Bhakti of the maharshi, the Lord asked his wish for which Śālihotra a ...th be known as Veera Raaghava Svami and His consort Vasumati will be known by the name Kanakavalli and the Dharmasena couple will attain moksham.
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• Acharya Bhavamishra (आचार्य भावमिश्रः)
  And the most read translation of Bhavprakasha Nighantu in Hindi is by Prof. Chunekar.<ref>https://www.ayurveda.com/the-ancient-ayurvedic-writings There are two commentaries known on Bhavprakasha, one written by author Bhavmishra himself.
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• Acharya Charaka (आचार्य चरकः)
  ...t there are references quoted regarding the Himalayas, panchanandpura, etc by him which are situated around northwestern areas of India. Thus, a loose co ...t there are references quoted regarding the Himalayas, panchanandpura, etc by him which are situated around northwestern areas of India. Thus, a loose co
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• Adiparva Adhyaya 33 (आदिपर्वणि अध्यायः ३३)
  ...ategory:Indra|''Indra'']] [[:Category:Vajra attack by Indra|''Vajra attack by Indra'']]
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• Shvetaketu (श्वेतकेतुः)
  ...tama clan. Shvetaketu had a sister named Sujata. [[Astavakra]] was her son by the sage, Kahotaka. Thus Shvetaketu was Astavakra's maternal uncle. Shvetak ...ed his son that priests should yearn for wisdom instead of being attracted by worldly pleasures.
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• Manana (मननम्)
  ...y the great sayings (''[[Mahavakyas (महावाक्यानि)|mahavakyas]]'') conveyed by a Guru to his disciples i.e. sown in the mind of his sisya, have logical su ...Upanishad (I.iii.15) declares that one becomes free from the jaws of death by knowing that which is ever constant; Badarayana states that what is mention
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• Shadurmi (षडूर्मिः)
  ...gins, which cannot be apprehended by the sense-organs, which is unknowable by the intellect, which is flawless excellence, thou art That. Meditate on It
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• Arundhati (अरुन्धती)
  Arundhati (Samskrit : अरुन्धती) was the wife of Vasistha. Arundhati was known by the name Urja also. There is a Puranic story behind the marriage of Vasisth ...as the daughter of Medhatithi. You should go into the fire thinking of him whom you want to be your husband in this birth."<ref name=":1">Mani, Vettam. (19
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• Vysadi-Rshi Parampara (व्यासादिऋषिपरंपरा)
  ...angas. It is not the property of the Rshis, they are the mantradrashtas to whom the Vedas were revealed. One can explain/describe about sweetness of sugarc ...culture of ancient vedic civilization. From Maharshi came rshis, followed by Gurus who brought along the Guru-shishya parampara. We are the descendents
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• Abhyudaya (अभ्युदयः)
  ...l, cooperation is essential, teamwork is essential; all that is emphasized by that one word abhi<ref name=":0" />.
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• Thiru Karambanur
  ...Kshetra, Thirumurthi Kshetra and Adi Mahapuram. This Kshetra is sanctified by its association to Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshvara. Thus, becoming a unique T |Vishnu here is referred to by the name
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• Vaatsalya Vatika (वात्सल्य वाटिका)
  ...saw that across India, the field of education was largely being influenced by the West. So she designed a pre-primary curriculum largely equipped to help ● A 12 day rigorous residential training program organized by Vidya Bharati, Konkan Praanth is mandatory for all those desirous to devote
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• Skanda Upanishad (स्कन्दोपनिषद्)
  ...anguage [[anthology]] of 108 Upanishads of the [[Muktika]] canon, narrated by [[Rama]] to [[Hanuman]]. ...lled rice)|paddy]] and after husking, a grain is [[rice]], similarly bound by [[karma]], it is a ''jiva'' and when liberated from karma, it becomes Shiva
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• Uddalaka (उद्दालकः)
  ...recognition of his arising from the weir of the field, Aruni will be known by the name Uddalaka. This is how Aruni gained the name Uddalaka. ...different occasions at the invocation of great rshis and came to be known by different names.<ref name=":2">Ramanarayanadatta Shastri Pandeya, Mahabhara
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• Vyaghrapada (व्याघ्रपादः)
  ...etra praashastyam, Shraaddhaadi Vignyaanam, Abhisheka, Snaana vidhis etc., by reading this Mahaa-grantham: # When doing Namaskaaram one must do Yathaavidhi by folding both the hands. If one does with one hand, then he will loose all t
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• Acharya Kashyapa (आचार्य काश्यपः)
  ...and it was pioneered by Acharya Kashyapa (आचार्य काश्यपः) and was written by Vriddha Jivaka (वृद्ध जीवकः) who was his disciple. Wide ...This prefix was used by him to differentiate between other scholars who go by the same name “jivaka”.
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• Life Movements in Plants
  ...ting the effect of drugs under conditions far simpler than those presented by the patient, far subtler too, as well as more humane than those of experime ...wth. Experiments, which would have taken months and their results vitiated by unknown changes, can now be carried out in a few minutes.
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• Svadharma (स्वधर्मः)
  ...arma or righteous duties constitute the key to attaining overall wellbeing by an individual.<ref name=":0">Nithin Sridhar, [http://indiafacts.org/varna-v ...Purana (Part III), Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology (Volume 9), Edited by J.L.Shastri, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, [https://archive.org/details/i
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• Dharmawiki Editor
  Narratives on DharmaWiki are built by an ever growing team of qualified authors and editors coming from diverse e # attend meetings/conferences regarding Dharmawiki as decided by the core team
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• Jagruteshvara Mahadeva Mandir
  ...of Lord ''Hanumān'' and ''Grāma-devata marī-āyi'' in the same campus. Near by the ''pushkariṇi,'' there is another ancient temple of Lord ''Śiva'' in
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• Dronacharya (द्रोणाचार्यः)
  ...way all his possessions in charity. However, by the time he was approached by Drona, Parasurama only had his weapons left to give away. He offered to giv ...a tips. His ability, speed, perseverance and determination were unequalled by the other princes. Arjuna became foremost; Droṇa felt none could match h
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• Thiru Pernagar
  ...fields, this temple was patronised by the Cholas and has been immortalised by Nammalvar, Periyalvar, Tirumangaialvar and Thirumazhisai Alvar in their hym ...n in shayana tirukkolam (resting posture) blessing Markandeya Rishi seated by his side. Lakshmi is revered as Indiradevi and Kamalavalli. The tirtha is c
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• Thiru Anbil
  ...to both. Being one of the Vaishnava divya deshas, this temple is glorified by Thirumazhisai Alwar in his hymns. |Hymns by Alwars
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• Thiru Pullam Boothangudi
  |Hymns by Alwars on this kshetra ...and fought valiantly to save her. In the process, both his wings were cut by Ravana. His wings being cut, the place where Jatayu fell down is now known
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• Adiparva Adhyaya 8 (आदिपर्वणि अध्यायः ८)
  ...e'']] [[:Category:death|''death'']] [[:Category:death by snakebite|''death by snakebite'']]
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• Snataka (स्नातकः)
  ...Grhasthashrama, studying the vedas only for the stipulated time prescribed by the shastras for the brahmacharyashrama, without completion, is a Vrata Sna ...ya vrata is complete and the student comes out of [[Gurukula (गुरुकुलम्)]] by Samavartana - such is a Vrata snataka.
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• Dharmawiki Distinguishing Features
  #Subject matter is supported by direct quotations from vedic and vedantic literatures to remove ambiguity, ...e structure of the articles gives the comprehensive information sought for by the masses.
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• Acharya Sharngadhara (आचार्य शार्ङ्गधरः)
  ...gadhara wrote Sharngadhara Samhita referring to the Brihatrayee, and wrote by simplifying the fundaments while sticking to the core principles. The motto ...hief accountant in the court of King Singhan. Later, his kingdom was ruled by King Mahadev, and “hemadri” and “bopadeva” were in his court and al
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• Lopamudra (लोपामुद्रा)
  ...tps://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.427009/page/n426 Page No 370]) by Gita Press, Gorakhpur.</ref><ref>Mani, Vettam. (1975). ''[https://archive.o
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• Rishi Nibhandhanar (ऋषि निभन्धनर)
  ...bid to escape, fell into a deep well,  unused for several decades, covered by bushes and roots of the nearby trees”.
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• Shudra Dharma (शूद्रधर्मः)
  ...Purana (Part III), Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology (Volume 9), Edited by J.L.Shastri, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, [https://archive.org/details/i
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• Thiru Vazhundur
  ...times. Situated on Mayavaram-Komal highway route, the temple is surrounded by spacious enclosures, entrances and doorways.<ref name=":0" /> |Kshetra is referred to by the name
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• Thiru Cherai
  ...fix Sara is attributed to the fact that the vedaagamasara was revived here by using the sacred soil from a pond. Hence, the pond came to be known as Sara Saaranatha Perumal here, is surrounded by Saaranayaki, Kaveri, Sridevi, Bhudevi and Neeladevi. He holds a padma in hi
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• Acharya Vagbhata (आचार्य वाग्भटः)
  == आचार्य वाग्भटकृतग्रन्थनिर्माण ॥ Treatise written by Acharya Vagbhata ==
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• Chandika Devi Mandir
  '''Near by Temples:''' Tungareśvar Mahādev Mandir, Chakresvar Mandir.
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• Malas (मलाः)
  ...cess of Pachana (पाचनम्। digestion and metabolism). These are the unwanted by-products of the Pachana and need to be excreted out of the body. However, t ...yate śodhyate iti ।</blockquote>Meaning: The one that cleanses or purifies by carrying and eliminating waste, filth, dirt or debris.
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• Shabari (शबरी)
  ...atanga reached.<ref name="keshavadas_121" /> Thereupon, the sage said that by the virtue of her seva (सेवा | selfless service), Lord Ram shall gi ...use this narrative to indicate that in ''[[bhakti]]'', faults are not seen by the deities. Thus collecting a few fruits, Shabari went back to the ''ashra
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• Prabhava (प्रभावः)
  ...n of a certain drug which is irrespective of the other qualities exhibited by a dravya, precisely a herb. A certain factor in a dravya which has overall ...rdingly in our body. But when the action of the dravya cannot be explained by its natural composition it is known as prabhava. Thus Prabhava of a substan
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• Nihshreyasa (निःश्रेयसम्)
  ...: The dharma (धर्म) taught in Vedas is of a two-fold nature, characterized by [[Pravrtti (प्रवृत्तिः)|pravrtti (प्रवृत् ...ou go deeper into your inner nature, you go beyond the tiny ego controlled by the genetic system and come in contact with the larger Self which is the Se
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• Bhuta Yajna (भूतयज्ञः)
  ...yajnas) prescribed to the गृहस्थाश्रमी-s (Grhasthashramis | householders) by the great sages. They are expected to be performed everyday. ...the gods (Vishvedeva), then to the deities wandering by the day and those by the night. (Manu 3.90)
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• Dharma Point of View
  ...mawiki platform. All aspects required for systematic writing are discussed by Tantrayuktis. Therefore, Dharmawiki adopts Tantrayukti as the foundation fo ...Parampara]]''': Articles adhere to the concepts propounded in texts given by our Rshi Parampara including Maharshi Vedavyasa's Vedas and Vedanta along w
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• Thiru Adanur
  ...shnu reclines as Aandalakkum Aiyan. He is believed to have been worshipped by Bhargava Rishi and Adishesha.<ref name=":0" /> |Lakshmi is referred to by the names
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• Dharmashastras (धर्मशास्त्राणि)
  ...teaching Dharmashastras to shishyas''' Courtesy: Book "Sarwang" Published by Adivasi Lok Kala Evam Boli Vikas Academy, Madhya Pradesh Sanskriti Parishad ...f human evolution. Reference to many such details have been supplied to us by the rshis and maharshis, who have not only left the scheme of evolution of
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• Dharmawiki Users
  ...ditional viewpoints of Sanatana Dharma. Narratives on Dharmawiki are built by an ever growing team of qualified authors and editors coming from diverse e ...le are kept on file in the site, and can contribute articles once approved by the core team. Editors and Authors have to familiarize themselves with the
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• Ambarisha (अम्बरीषः)
  ...they would save him. So Sunassepha went to Ambarlsa's yagasala. As ordered by the assembled guests, Ambarlsa bound Sunassepha and had him dressed in bloo
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• Dadhichi (दधीचिः)
  ...t of killing of Vrtrasura by Indra. The invincible Vajrayudha is prepared by Viswakarma (also known as Tvashtra Prajapati) from the bones of Dadhichi. ...the heavens, the earth was filled by many asuras and Indra was overpowered by them'''.''' The devatas upon enquiry learnt about his whereabouts and searc
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• Sadhana Saptaka (साधनसप्तकम्)
  These seven-fold qualifications of a Bhaktiyogin is mentioned by Sri Ramanujacharya in his Sribhasya (1.1.1). He who quotes the Vakyakara wh ...कः। (Sri. Bhas.1.1.1)</blockquote>It must not be '''Jatidusta''' or impure by its very nature such as garlic and others. It must not be '''Ashrayadusta''
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• Yama ( यमः )
  ...ected. These Yamas help the mind in progressing to the other limbs of Yoga by reducing and removing the hindrance on the path. === a. Below are instructions by Swami Sivananda in regards to Yama. ===
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• Ancient universities of Bharat
  Nalanda University was established by Shakraditya of Gupta dynasty in Vikramashila University was established by Dharmapala of Pala dynasty
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• Virochana (विरोचनः)
  ...ives called Visalaksi and Devi. Two children, Bala and Yasodhara were born by them. The wife of the famous Tvasta was this Yasodhara. (Brahmanda. 3: 1: 8 ...story about the quest for knowledge about universal and individual atmas, by Indra and Virochana, in Chandogyopanisad, as given below. Once the Devas an
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• Khandavadaha (खाण्डवदाहः)
  ...skrit: खाण्डवदाहः) refers to the episode of the burning of Khandava forest by Lord [[Agni (अग्निः)|Agni]] with the help of Arjuna and Sri Krs In fact, it is said that, protected from Indra by Sri Krshna and Arjuna, the wise lord Agni consumed the Khandava forest for
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• Sampati (सम्पातिः)
  ...tayu never again met in their life. It was at the time of killing of Vrtra by Indra, that Jatayu and Sampati made bets and flew up to the region of the S ...would kill them. They preferred death by fasting on the seashore to death by the sword of Sugriva. Having decided thus the monkeys spread darbha grass o
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• Matsarya (मात्सर्यम्)
  ...ुत्यानुमानविदः). Thus he is one who, having understood the dharmas defined by the shastras, applies and executes them as per situations (अनुष् ...s found that kama (कामः । desire) of human beings could also be influenced by the other impulses inherent in human beings such as
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• Ashtavakra (अष्टवक्र)
  ...ndi for a debate and to impose the same condition: the vanquished must die by drowning. ...ate one's knowledge. Vandi was hopelessly defeated. Ashtavakra, now joined by Shvetaketu and Pihers, led Vandi to the lake where many sages, Including hi
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• Ramayana (रामायणम्)
  ...Samskrit: रामायणम्, Rāmāyaṇam) is an ancient epic poem, originally written by Valmiki, which narrates the history of Lord Rama's activities in the world. ...seven Kandas and about 500 sargas (chapters). Lord Ramacandra was ordered by His father, Maharaja Dasaratha, to leave home for the forest under awkward
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• Jagat (जगत्)
  .../indianethos.com/what-is-this-cosmos-made-of-and-its-5-elements-of-nature/ By Rajneesh Chaturvedi
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• Lingam (लिङ्गम्)
  ...kinds, the movable and the immovable. The immovable are those which appear by themselves or installed in temples. The movable are those made of earth, st
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• Bhavaprakasha Samhita (भावप्रकाश संहिता)
  This compendium is authored by Acharya Bhava Mishra, a versatile scholar in Ayurveda and other contemporar * The author has also received the appreciation by providing Pratinidhik dravya (Substitutes for several medicinal substances)
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• Acharya Sushruta (आचार्य सुश्रुतः)
  ...an traditional system of medicine that antedates other systems of medicine by not less than four centuries. Acharya Sushruta was the disciple of “Deivo ...rya Sushruta practiced in the northern city of India, Kashi (now Varanasi) by the banks of river Ganga around 1000-1500 BCE. This interacts with the peri
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• Shastra Shikshana Paddhati (शास्त्रशिक्षणपद्धतिः)
  .... It is very difficult to understand them without the help of commentaries by great sages or Rishis. Hence, there arose many commentators or Bhashyakaras ...shtadhyayi composed by Panini. Panini is the father of all Sutrakaras from whom all others seem to have borrowed the method of composition. The Sutras are
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• Sandhyavandana (सन्ध्यावन्दनम्)
  ...ndana consists of recitation from the [[Vedas (वेदाः)|Vedas]], accompanied by a procedure. These rituals are performed three times a day- at morning, noo # ''Aghamarshana'' (performed by some schools, especially [[Rigveda|Rig Vedins]]) is a prayer for forgivenes
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• Prasthantrayi (प्रस्थानत्रयी)
  ...''Prasthana'' means a textual composition which establishes principles or by which one is led and ''trayi'' is indicative of the quantity three. ...Upanishads are also called as Uttara Mimamsa and Vedanta purely designated by their being concluding or gnostic portion of Vedic text. Adi Shankaracharya
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• Upayas in Indian Diplomacy
  ...Kautilya, but Morgenthau does not refer to Kautilya. The methods discussed by him include divide and rule, compensation, armaments and alliances. ...t although trickery and deceipt play important part in politics, diplomacy by trickery seldom helps a country to achieve its objective. The four upayas a
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• Adishesha (आदिशेषः)
  Mentioned by Sūta as the first son of Kadrū, the second being Vāsuki ...h herself provided a path, and living in Patala, he placed her, surrounded by the oceans, on his head thereby making her steady. And Lord Brahma who comp
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• Maharshi Vishvamitra (महर्षिः विश्वामित्रः)
  ...gh he was a kshatriya by birth, he became a brahmana in the very same body by the power of his adhyatmik achievements. ...the powerful and verily righteous Kushanaabha. One who is highly renowned by the name Gaadhi was the son of Kushanaabha, and Gaadhi's son is this great-
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• Mahavakyas (महावाक्यानि)
  ...ावाक्यानि) are "The Great Sayings" of the [[Upanishads]], as characterized by the [[Advaita]] school of [[Vedanta]]. They are<ref name=":0">Swami Krishna ...one's own self. The erroneous notion that the Self is limited is dispelled by the instruction that it is the same as Reality.<ref name=":0" />
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• Siddhanta (सिद्धान्तः)
  ...nclusions is one of the Shodasa [[Padarthas (पदार्थाः)|Padarthas]] defined by Gautama maharshi, the knowledge of which leads one to Nihshreyasa according ...ctrine). This is an "object" of cognition but yet is enunciated separately by itself because it is only when there are a number of different theories, an
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• Chitta Bhumis (चित्तभूमयः)
  ...of many physical and psychological characteristics and they are determined by the trigunas - satva, rajas, and tamas. Since there are many shades of each ...distracted by rajasic impulses. In this wandering state mind is distracted by the worldly objects and is extremely unsteady.
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• Satyakama Jabala (सत्यकामजाबालः)
  ...left the world. Hence I do not know of what ancestry you are. I am Jabala by name and  you are Satyakama. So you may speak of yourself as  Satyakama J
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• Vedavratas (वेदव्रतानि)
  ...tion about the Samskaras. These four are also included in the 16 samskaras by several smrtis. Their names and procedure differ considerably in several gr ...four Vedavratas can be performed before marriage. The Vratas are performed by the Ācārya. Different Gṛhyasūtras have offered different nomenclature
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• Shruti (श्रुतिः)
  ...nt Rishis who then translated what was heard into something understandable by humans. ...r words it is not 'divine' in origin, but was 'remembered' by later Rishis by transcendental means, and passed down though their followers. In some of th
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• Yajna Upakaranas (यज्ञोपकरणानि)
  ...d since ancient times. They are made of metals or wood mostly, as revealed by the archaeological excavations in many sites of India. The ample references ...'' New Delhi: Indian National Science Academy. Chapter: Technology of Food by K. T. Achaya (Pages 448 - )</ref><ref>Courtesy: Vaidika Samshodhana Mandala
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• Divya Drshti (दिव्यदृष्टिः)
  ...diversity in the universe. A similar gift had been bestowed on [[Sanjaya]] by Sage [[Vyasa]]. <ref>{{cite book|title=Srimadbhagavadgita Tattvavivecani|au
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• Vagdevi (वागदेवी)
  ...nourishes Mitra and Varuna. Indra, Agni and Ashwini Kumaras are nourished by me. I am the the master of all that in the Rasthra and all wealth. I am th ...ravyoma which is compared heart of the sky. This is the explanation given by the commentators(see brahdaranyaka 6.1.2 The appearance of alphabets are v
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• Original Samskrit Sources (संस्कृतमूलम्)
  ...in the present day changing lives of our people. This can be achieved only by pointing the readers to those particular samskrit shloka or mantra mulam (r It is our endeavor to promote Samskrit learning by gradually motivating people to read short shlokas, mantras thereby we as yo
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• Integral Unity of Sanatana Dharma (मूलसिद्धान्तसमैक्यता)
  Unfortunately during the recent centuries, in the medieval age as called by the Westerners, Vedanta came to be interpreted in diverse ways (the non-San ..., far more profound than that produced either by geographical isolation or by political superiority. That unity transcends the innumerable diversities of
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• Yajurveda Commentators (यजुर्वेदीयाः भाष्यकाराः)
  ...er writers. Of the various commentaries on the Taittiriya Samhita, the one by Bhatta Bhaskara Mishra is available in entirety. Devaraja Yajva in his Nighantu bhashya has mentioned the explanation given by Guhadeva for the word ’गरगिरः’ occuring in the Taittiriya A
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• Kurma Avatara (कूर्मावतारम्)
  ...(turtle), and got under the Mandara mountain and lifted it up on his back. By the force of lifting it went higher and higher up. Then Mahavisnu took the
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• Majja Dhatu (मज्जा धातु)
  Sneha (Unctuousness) is the most important quality of majja dhatu described by Ayurveda acharyas. Sneha means the ability to bind something together. This ...a 5 Sutram 8)</ref> Also, since eyes are placed inside the cavities formed by bones of skull, those too are believed to be dominant in majja dhatu. The i
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• Aditi (अदिति)
  ...abharata, Adi Parva, Chapter 65, Verse 12). Devas are sons born to Kasyapa by Aditi and hence they are known as Aditeyas also. Kasyapa married all the th ...reme Prakriti, in opposition to दिति (diti) the divided consciousness from whom all the दैत्य (daitya-s) or demons are born.
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• Pravrtti and Nivrtti (प्रवृत्तिः निवृत्तिः च)
  ...tti (Samskrit: निवृत्ति:) is inward contemplation. These two when governed by [[Dharma (धर्मः)|dharma]] (धर्म:), bring about stability ...Purana (Part III), Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology (Volume 9), Edited by J.L.Shastri, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, P.no.[https://archive.org/deta
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• Shibi Chakravarti (शिबिचक्रवर्ती)
  The concept of Abhaya Dana is illustrated by the story of Raja Shibi. ...g with his councillors, when a dove fell into his lap. It was being chased by a falcon. The dove prayed to the Raja for protection. When the falcon arriv
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• Pranavidya (प्राणविद्या)
  ...o all the beings from the largest to the smallest ant are firmly supported by Prana. ...nose (indriya for smell) and satisfies the Prana inside the body as given by Aitareya Aranyaka below<blockquote>प्राणेन सृष्टा
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• Surasa (सुरसा)
  ...wherd and Aditi and Surasa should be reborn as the cowherd's wives. It was by this curse that Kasyapa, Aditi and Surasa were reborn as Vasudeva Devaki an ...i and Rohini in Gokula in the 28th Dvapara yuga. (This story has been told by Vyasa to Raja Janamejaya). (Devibhagavata, Skandha 4). (Page 3, Puranic Enc
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• Purusha Sukta (पुरुषसूक्तम्)
  ...iven in all the four Vedas. The expression of 'Purusha' has been construed by many in the sense of 'man' (a human being) though the Vedas have never empl ...]" or Paramathma (according to one school of thought) or Cosmic Being from whom sprang forth this universe and beings. Different bharatiya paramparas and d
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• Niyama (नियमः)
  ...ted. These Niyamas help the mind in progressing to the other limbs of Yoga by reducing and removing the hindrances on the path. a. Below are instructions by Swami Shivanand in regards to some Niyamas.
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• Bharata (भरतः)
  the plants helped by her companions Anasuya and she would be forgotten by the man of whom she was
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• Gomedha Yajna (गोमेधयज्ञः)
  ...h an old cow was sacrificed and then brought back to life in a young body, by chanting the Vedic hymns. The sacrifice was just meant to prove the efficac ...rimental purposes.Therefore the great sages sometimes killed old cows, and by chanting Vedic hymns they brought them back to life for perfection.The kill
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• Thiru Vellarai
  ...s from Tiruchirapalli and the temple stands on an isolated rock surrounded by massive walls. It is a famous seat of Vaishnava Sampradaya where Ramanuja i |Hymns by Alwars on this kshetra
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• Author Help
  ...lts shows a red linked word which can be potentially created as a new page by following the steps as described above. ...earch results will say that no such page exists. You can create a new page by clicking on the 'red linked' name.
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• Mansa Dhatu (मांस धातु)
  ...s fleshy body tissue which makes it equivalent to muscle tissue identified by western medicine. ...process of movements and protects the delicate structures inside the body by providing firm covering. Thus, Mansa dhatu is that component in body, which
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• Vidyarambha (विद्यारम्भः)
  ...Lipi" or written form of knowledge was widely prevalent. This is evidenced by the use of "लिख (likh)" dhatu in the Shaunakiya and Madhyandhina shak ..." /><blockquote>प्राप्तोऽथ पञ्चमे वर्षे विद्यारम्भं तु कारयेत्। (mentioned by Markandeya)</blockquote>Visvamitra (as given in Samskara Prakasha) also sug
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• Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (ज्ञानकर्मसन्न्यासयोगः)
  ..., whenever there is a prevalence of unrighteousness and the world is ruled by the forces of darkness, the Supreme being manifests Himself to destroy thes ...hen one is free from attachment, fear and anger, being thoroughly purified by right knowledge.
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• Itihasa (इतिहासः)
  ...s, stories and dialogues. These are very interesting volumes and are liked by all, from the inquisitive child to the intellectual scholar. The Itihasas g ...Hindus. The Ramayana was written by the sage Valmiki, and the Mahabharata by Vyasa.<ref name=":0" />
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• Aupasana (औपासनः)
  ...ः) is one of the important Smarta [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|Yajnas]] performed daily by grihasthas who have been initiated during marriage. Aupasana, which must b ...राद्धं, सर्पबलिं, रीशानबलिरिति ।<ref>Apastamba Grhyasutras with commentary by Haradatta ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B8%E0%A
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• Dharmawiki (धर्मविकि)
  ...ted by re-sensitizing the peoples of the world to the dharmika paths given by our seers to live a peaceful life leading ultimately to Moksha. ...ent of the generations to come by revitalization of Purushartha Drshti and by letting go of the Svartha Drshti.
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• Meda Dhatu (मेद धातु)
  ...oleation (स्नेहनम्) and lubrication at all levels in the body is performed by meda dhatu. Thus Meda dhatu itself is unctuous, heavy, soft in nature and p ..., it generates 1 more entity which is known as Upadhatu (उपधातु Metabolic by-product) of Meda dhatu. Snayu (Equivalent to ligament) is known to be that
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• Asteeka (आस्तीकः)
  ...nd adhyatmik advice given by Jaratkaru, Parama-Siva and Parvati were heard by the child in the womb and so even before his birth he became a Jnani and a Astika was taught Veda, Vedangas etc. by Parama-Siva himself. After receiving the blessings of Parama-Siva, Astika w
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• Dana Kala Nirnaya (दानकालनिर्णयः)
  * beginning of Shadashiti (षडशीति) marked by sun's entrance into the zodiac signs of Gemini, VIrgo, Sagittarius, and Pis ...015.424417.chaturvarga-chintamani#page/n99/mode/2up Chaturvarga Chintamani by Hemadri, Vol 1, Dana kanda.]'' Calcutta: The Asiatic Society of Bengal</ref
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• Valmiki Rshi (वाल्मीकि ऋषिः)
  ...ifted individuals understand the psyche of their people and nurture growth by inventing powerful myths. The people preserve these myths and pass them dow ...l name was Ratnakara; he belonged to the Angirasa gotra (lineage). Brahmin by birth, he never performed his brahminical duties, and as a natural conseque
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• Non-translatability (अननुवाद्यता)
  ...glish word 'iridescence' means a lustrous rainbowlike play of color caused by differential refraction of light waves (as from an oil slick, soap bubble, ...ord cannot be equal to Brahman. (Citation : Little Yogi in the modern city by Govinda Das)
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• Rasa (रसः)
  ...dhatus]] is distinct from this rasa) Rasas in dravya (substance) are known by their effects in our body. ...(Char. Samh. 1.64)</blockquote>Meaning: Rasa means which can be perceived by the tongue or that which can be tasted.
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• Samavaya (समवाय)
  ...ाक्रियावन्तौ जातिव्यक्ती विशेषनित्यद्रव्ये चेति॥ (Tark.)<ref>Tarkasamgraha by Annambhatta [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0% Samavaya has been included under the wadamargas by Acharya Charaka.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutra 27)</re
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• Mandavya (माण्डव्यः)
  ...e, raising his hands in prayer. At that time some thieves happened to pass by that place, with stolen property belonging to the King. Finding that the Ki ...o pull out the trident from Mandavya's body failed. At last it was removed by cutting it off. Since the tip (Ani) of the trident was left behind in his b
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• धर्म की उत्पत्ति
  ...with the English 'word' religion. Religion generally means a group bound by its belief systems. ...lth by illegitimate and immoral methods. It is the desire to secure wealth by illegitimate methods which makes a man corrupt, a cheat, a smuggler, a blac
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• Adharma (अधर्मः)
  ...Purana (Part III), Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology (Volume 9), Edited by J.L.Shastri, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, P.no.[https://archive.org/deta ...e of conduct adopted, to willfully neglect the different duties prescribed by the Vedas for different varnas and ashramas, according to one's fancy (e.g.
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• Ayurveda in Smrtis (स्मृतिषु आयुर्वेदः)
  ...(मनुस्मृतिः)]] is one of the popular smrtis which is a text of laws stated by Manu. ...hich means maintaining one’s hygiene. These are similar to the ones stated by Acharya Vagbhata in the Ashtanga sangraha.
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• Sampradayasiddha Vishaya (संप्रदायसिद्धविषयः)
  ...es, Forums, Blogs) have been based on the Books and References contributed by non-traditional scholars. Such scholars (many western and bharatiya) coming ...mpradaya. Svadhyaya refers to the study of a particular shakha of the Veda by the persons belonging to that shakha. This ensured the continuity of that V
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• Childhood Samskaras (बाल्यावस्थे संस्काराः)
  ...ers into the [[Brahmacharyashrama (ब्रह्मचर्याश्रमः)|Brahmacharyaashrama]] by getting initiated through the [[Upanayana (उपनयनम्)|Upanayana ...hild itself holds great cultural significance. So the event is marked both by requests of blessings as well as protection of the helpless newborn. [[Jata
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• Dharma Yuddha (धर्मयुद्धम्)
  ...the usage of [[Astra (weapon)|celestial weapons]] (divine weapons bestowed by the gods) on ordinary soldiers (as opposed to soldiers of noble birth). The * Fighting must begin no earlier than sunrise and, should end by exact sunset. (Broken on the 14th day, after Jayadratha was slain).
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• Thiru Sirupuliyur
  ...this temple during Puranic times, Bhrgu Maharishi was also at once blessed by the supreme Lord at this very shrine. Thirumangai Alwar, who has composed n ...him keep pace with time. And when the muni sought moksha, he was directed by Shiva to this kshetra where the muni worshipped Arulmakadal perumal in bhuj
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• Sri Ramalingeshvara Devalayam
  # Ancient Swayambhu lingam, believed to be worshipped by Shri Raama.
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• Mauna (मौनम्)
  ...e Reality. The [[Hindu]] texts insist upon proper understanding of silence by experiencing it through control of speech and practice.
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• Panchagavya (पञ्चगव्य)
  by consuming such milk let us become brahamavith. ...pt this grutha which we have offered to you and please enjoy the madhu and by this please protect the brahmacari who like a son to father.
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• Rantideva (रन्तिदेवः)
  ...rformed the yajnas, with great shraddha, the havyas of which were received by the devatas themselves. <ref name=":1" /> 67th Adhyaya of the Drona Parva d ...h he had become weak and suffered intense hardship he remained calm. As if by divine intervention on the 49th morning there came to him some ghee, rice c
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• Brahmana and House-lizard Samvada (विप्रगृहगोधिका-संवादः)
  ...् ।। ९ ।। (Skan. Pura. 2.1.16.7-9)<ref name=":0" /></blockquote>When urged by Vasistha, he exclaimed and argued for a long time saying, "it is worthless, ...ers of Brahman and offered danas to only those people who were not covered by Vedas saying<blockquote>प्रख्यातान्पूजयिष
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• Annadana by Unchavrtti Brahmana (उञ्छवृत्तिब्राह्मणः)
  ...of Kuruksetra, who himself used to live off the left-over grains collected by unchavrtti." = उञ्छवृत्तिब्राह्मणः ॥ Brahmana who lived by Unchavrtti =
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• Vrtrasura (वृत्रासुरः)
  ...व्रतधरो बिभ्रर्ति सदसि स्रियम् || (Bhag. Pura. 6.17.8)</blockquote>Enraged by his laughter, Parvati curses Chitraketu to be born as an asura. <blockquo
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• Dasharatha (दशरथ:)
  ...' </ref> It is mentioned in Vishnu Purana that to be exempted to be killed by Parasurama, Dasharatha married many times. Parasurama had vowed to empty th ...ent of prostitutes, who danced, staged theatrical performances accompanied by music, and embraced and worshiped him. After Rishyasringa came, the rain fe
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• (Hidden)Sivananda Saraswati
  ...''.</ref><ref name=":0">Cover Page of the book All About Hinduism (written by Swami Sivananda)</ref>He was the founder of the [[Divine Life Society]] (DL ...with Vishwānanda, the full [[Viraja Homa]] ceremonies were performed later by Vishnudevānanda, the Mandaleswara of Sri Kailas Ashram. After initiation,
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• Kashyapa Samhita (काश्यप संहिता)
  ...yapa and tried to preserve and transfer this knowledge in the written form by converting it as a treatise. Although neither a part of Brhatrayee nor Lagh ...ha Jivaka Tantra and got popular as Kashyapa Samhita. Samhita was redacted by “Vatsya” who was a descendant of “Bhrigu” and “Vriddha Jivaka”.
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• Rasa Dhatu (रस धातु)
  ...that food taken from outside is transformed into a form that is acceptable by the body, so that body can utilize that for replenishment. Body can accept ...urishment is the main function performed by it. Various function performed by rasa dhatu are listed below,<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 11
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• Brahma (ब्रह्मा)
  ...whole creation is the dynamic game of three fundamental forces symbolized by the three gods: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. This triad is made up of the cre ...resentations a book of prayers), a spoon and the Vedas, created and spread by him. He sits in the lotus pose.
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• Panchabhutas (पञ्चभूत)
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• Ashvini Kumaras (अश्विनीकुमारौ)
  ...rata (महाभारतम्)|Mahabharata]]'', King Pandu's wife Madri is granted a son by each Ashvin and bears the twins Nakula and Sahadeva who, along with the son In the Bhagavad Gita, Arujuna sees them on the Virat Purusha, shown to him by Krishna. In Mahabharata, the Pandava brothers Nakula and Sahadeva are the s
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• Kutsa Angirasa (कुत्स अङ्गिरसः)
  The following Rg Veda suktas and mantras of the 1st mandala were given by Kutsa Aangirasa. {{citation needed}} ...r being and is sufficient to his works; let us build the song of his truth by our thought and make it as if a chariot on which he shall mount. When he dw
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• Thiru Thanjai
  ...India and takes its name from the word Tanjan, a demon who was vanquished by Lord Vishnu. The word Tanjam in Tamil means 'refuge'. Hence, Tanjore also m ...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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• Antiquity of Upanayana Samskara
  ...tly evolved samskara where writing the alphabet is done for the first time by a child, Upanayana has a hoary antiquity. Originally performed when a stude ...samskaras.<ref name=":1">''The Upanayana ritual in the Satapathabrahmana'' by Dr. N. K. Sundareswaran, University of Calicut</ref>
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• Bahupurushavada (बहुपुरुषवादः)
  ...ef name=":1" />) पुरुषबहुत्वं सिद्धं । Plurality of Purusha is established by the following three reasons in the 18th Karika: # त्रैगुण्यविपर्ययात् । Due to the diversity or differentiation caused by the three Gunas (Satva, Rajas, Tamas). The distribution of Gunas varies in
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• Prabhavati Devi Mandir
  ...nning on the full moon day (Śākambarī Pourṇima). The locality is now known by the Goddesses name as Prabhadevi.
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• Kleshas (क्लेशाः)
  ...ess because of mental modifications or thoughts (Chitta Vrttis) influenced by some elements which either bring happiness or suffering. Maharshi Patanjali ...eshas and cause sufferings) or Aklishta (non-afflictive or not accompanied by Kleshas and cause happiness) nature. The five vrttis are
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• Durvasa (दुर्वासा)
  ...evere penance to propitiate the [[Supreme Being]] in order to obtain a son by Anasuya who would be just like Him. Pleased with him, [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu] ...rength and shorn of their lustre. Seizing this opportunity, the asuras led by [[Mahabali|Bali]] waged war against the gods. The gods were routed and turn
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• Srikalahasti
  ...ock is Kailaasa Himself and is the only such in South India, it is popular by the name Dakshina Kailaasam. It is one of the five Pancha-Kailaasams on the ...ry pleasantly (Mukhari-dhvani). Hence the Ganga in ShriKaalaHasti is known by the name SuvarnaMukhari. Thus Lopaamudraagastya, with their Tapasshakti, tu
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• Dhaumya (धौम्यः)
  ...svayamvara. All the Upanayana samskaras of the Upapandavas were performed by him. Most importantly he was the chief priest who directed the yajna karmas ...ed just by drinking water. The next seven hundred years he performed tapas by living on air. Finally Siva appeared before him in the shape of Indra and t
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• Jijnasa (जिज्ञासा)
  ...t is his opinion that the uncaused pure desire to know must be accompanied by the motivation for the comparative study of the scriptures.<ref>{{cite book ...bly proceeds spontaneously from the knowledge that something is achievable by effort and that when achieved would lead to desirable results. In the [[Bra
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• Manvantaras (मन्वन्तराणि)
  Bhagavata Purana (12.7.15) mentions that each Manvantara is presided over by a Manu as its head, a group of Devatas (Manu's sons), an Indra, Sapta Rshis Directed by the forms of Mahavishnu (in each Manvantara) such as Yajna and others, Manu
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• Yajnavalkya and Janaka (याज्ञवल्क्यः जनकश्च)
  ...sed about Brahmatattava by various scholars which were tactically answered by Yajnavalkya. ...f Janaka, questions Yajnavalkya about all that is connected with death and by what means
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• Panchamahabhutas (पञ्चमहाभूतानि)
  .../indianethos.com/what-is-this-cosmos-made-of-and-its-5-elements-of-nature/ By Rajneesh Chaturvedi</ref> ...्दगुणकमाकाशम्। तच्चैकं विभु नित्यञ्च ॥ (Tark.)<ref name=":1">Tarkasamgraha by Annambhatta ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0
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• Satvavajaya Chikitsa or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Ayurveda (सत्वावजय चिकित्सा)
  ...health disorders in a human. There are certain illnesses which are caused by the disturbances in one's [[Manas (मनः)|manas (मनस् mind)]] a ...ributes. The term 'Satvavajaya' is ade up of 2 parts and can be understood by knowing the emaning of these 2 parts as below,
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• Greeshma Rutucharya (ग्रीष्म ऋतुचर्या)
  ...t. Kapha and Vata are opposite in properties to some extent. Therefore day by day reduction in the levels of Kapha leads to increase in Vata dosha levels ...water bodies and lie down on the beds or surface which is made even cooler by spreading flower petals of cool leaves etc.
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• Ayurveda in Ramayana and Mahabharata (रामायणे तथा महाभारते आयुर्वेदः)
  ...and Mahabharata are ancient epics in the form of poetry originally written by Valmiki and Vyasa respectively. These are collectively called as itihasa (S ...Sanjeevani which was brought by Hanumana following the prescription given by royal physician Sushena to revive the Laxmana and other army.
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• Hayagriva Upanishad (हयग्रीवोपनिषद्)
  ...has 20 verses and is divided into two chapters. It is narrated as a sermon by the god [[Brahma]] to sage [[Narada]]. The text opens with an invocation to In tradition of Upanishads, the ''Hayagriva Upanishad'' ends by mentioning the merits of the text. The canon declares that one who recites
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• Madhuvidya (मधुविद्या)
  ...ething is poisonous then it’s their stupidity. But by the grace of God and by his intelligence it can be made into madhu. Because for prithvi everything ...hagavan and then this is very nicely indicated that the Hayagriva Bhagavan by being Dadichi, he explained madhu vidya.
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• Rtvik (ऋत्विक्)
  ...iks are trained in the particular vedic kalpas and they attain proficiency by practice. ...ispronunciations and wrong performances that may accidentally be committed by the other three rtviks<ref>Swami Sivananda, All about Hinduism, Page 32</re
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• Ama (आमः)
  ...and remains in the body in such undigested form which can not be utilized by body tissues is called as Ama. It is considered as an important factor in d ...opriately and moves towards amashaya (आमाशयः), there they get contaminated by [[Doshas (दोषाः)|doshas]] (दोषाः), further after the di
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• Vrishti Vijnana in Jyotisha (ज्योतिषशास्त्रे वृष्टिविज्ञानम्)
  ...bamboo tubes etc.), could predict the weather accurately, years in advance by studying the celestial planets and constellations, though they did not have ...expected. Accurate prediction of the arrival of monsoons is possible only by daily observation of the prevalent seasons. Indian scholars have researched
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• Indus Valley DNA
  ...of ancestry to BMAC main population. This disproved the earlier claim made by Damgard et al 2018 which proposed BMAC to be a source of modern South Asian ...terised by the combination of one DNA sample found at Rakhigarhi published by Shinde et al 2019 and 11 Indus periphery cline DNA samples extracted from t
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• Angirasa (अङ्गिरसः)
  ...the first of Agni-devas (fire deities)<ref>Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide by Roshen Dalal
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• Doshas (दोषाः)
  ..., guilt or offense. However, in the context of Ayurveda, this term ‘Dosha’ by default, refers to the 3 biological units or bio energies in the body that ...Malas. Among these 3 units, Doshas are always the first to get disturbed by various avtivities, dietary factors, seasonal fluctuations, time of the day
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• Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa (युक्तिव्यपाश्रया चिकित्सा)
  ...re definition that gives deeper insight into the meaning of Yukti is given by Acharya Charaka is as follows,<blockquote> ...clinical or practical application has been clearly explained by an example by Acharya Charaka. He says combination of 2 or more medicines is also an exam
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• Agnyadhana (अग्न्याधानम्)
  ...he garhapatya and other fires at a particular time (विशिष्टकाले) and place by a particular person to the accompaniment of certain mantras.
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• Vak (वाक्)
  ...of speech-sound; they being noun, verb, upasarga and nipata. They are seen by manishins (मनीषिणः who are those who have controlled their mi
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• Donor (दाता)
  When on seeing a needy person the donor feels pleasure and indicates it by a smiling face, when he shows honour and is free from a feeling or ill-will ...izes most in one's house may be given to a man endowed with good qualities by a donor who desires inexhaustible merit from it.<ref name=":12" />
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• Ayurveda in Upanishadas (उपनिषदेशु आयुर्वेदः)
  ...name=":0">Taitireeya Upanishada (2 & 7) Ref in Ayurveda ka Brihat Itihasa by Atrideva Vidyalankara. Indian Universities Press. 1976. Pg 69-75)</ref> ...uote>Digestion of food : Digestion of food in the body has been described by the process of making jaggery from the juice of sugarcane. Three pans are u
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• Principles of Education (शिक्षणसिद्धान्ताः)
  The Principles of Education given by Ancient Indian Educationalists are as follows ...can discharge his debts to pitrs (ancestors) not by merely procreating but by providing for their education also.
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• Tapas (तपस्)
  ...n.</ref> It is one of the five Niyamas (religious observances) recommended by Maharshi Patanjali as part of the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. The basis of T * Glow caused by concentration of mental energy
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• Upadhatus (उपधातवः)
  The word, Updhatu has been made by combination of two words i.e Upa- and Dhatu. ...with which it is acting. The literary meaning of "Upa is Towards, near to, by the side of, resemblance, nearness, with the idea of subordination n inferi
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• Vaishya Dharma (वैश्यधर्मः)
  ...Purana (Part III), Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology (Volume 9), Edited by J.L.Shastri, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, [https://archive.org/details/i
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• Chakras (चक्राणि)
  Muladhara (मूलाधार) or 'root chakra' is symbolized by a lotus with four petals and the colour red. Svadhishthana (स्वाधिष्ठान) or 'sacral chakra' is symbolised by a white lotus within which is a crescent moon, with six vermilion, or orang
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• Nishkama Karma (निष्कामकर्म)
  Sakāma karmas are deeds motivated by a fervent desire to achieve worldly goals on the materialistic path. It is ...-driven needs, resulting in a range of emotions. Their deeds are motivated by a fervent desire to achieve worldly goals on the materialistic path. This i
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• Anavrtti (अनावृत्तिः)
  ...hdZAU7LEEMSFrQfS5YCADA&ved=0CDQQ6AEwAjgK }}</ref> This word, characterized by no return, is very common in [[Vedanta]] literature.<ref>{{cite book|title= ...nning the universe, and that Brahman does not abide in the effect as shown by [[Chandogya Upanishad]] (III.xii.6) –
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• Antahkarana Chatushtaya (अन्तःकरणचतुष्टयम्)
  Vedanta Paribhasha, a seminal text of Vedanta, by Dharmarajadhvarindra, defines the four-fold modifications of Antahkarana as ...attvabodha] by Shri Adi Shankaracharya</ref></blockquote>They are governed by the antahkarana devatas (अन्तःकरणदेवताः)
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• Charaka Samhita (चरक संहिता)
  ...e name of Maharshi Charaka who redacted the compendium originally compiled by sage Agnivesha. Charaka samhita is one of the 3 treatises in Brhatrayee (th Expanded upon by Charaka by his annotations or bhashya in such a spectacular way that it popularly now
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• Grahana (ग्रहणम्)
  ...g, where the day was reckoned from one midnight to the next, was mentioned by many later scholars including, Mallikarjuna Suri (1178 AD) of Vengi in Andh
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• Article Structure
  ...e:Hierarchy from PPT.png|none|thumb|'''Hierarchy of Articles'''|400x400px]]By adding a "category" in the article we can also place it under different cat On Dharmawiki we strive to make reading delightful by simplifying the concepts while making it easy on the eyes along. Audio clip
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• Roga (रोगः)
  ...inical features are the various types of pains or difficulties experienced by the individual. Thus, acharyas have derived the term Roga from the root ter
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• Nyaya Darshana (न्यायदर्शनम्)
  ...the founder of the Nyaya system of philosophy. Nyaya Sutra (न्यायसूत्राणि) by Gautama is the first work on Nyaya Darsana and is composed of five adhyayas
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• Aharparinamakara Bhavas (आहारपरिणामकराः भावाः)
  ...er digestion of food so that most of the nutrients from that food required by body are absorbed and utilized. If function of any one of these factors is ...d by body to fulfill energy requirements. The food consumed is worked upon by the agni (Jatharagni and Panchabhutagni), undergoes pakam (digestion) and n
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• Sadhana in Sampradayas (सम्प्रदायेषु साधनम्)
  ...Visesa, that effectuates the summum bonum of man, moved towards that end, by the spiritual endeavour of the aspirant.<ref name=":3">Paramahamsa, K. R. ( ...ative immediacy as stated in Brahmasutra-bhashya. Only the love engendered by the direct communion with the object of love can have the appropriate heigh
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• Uraiyur
  ...ace of one of the 12 Alwars of the Vaishnava tradition - Thirupanalwar, to whom a separate shrine is also dedicated.<ref name=":02">Prof. S. Narayanan (Apr |Hymns by Alwars on the deity
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• Vega (वेगाः)
  ...es of body that are manifested in the form of some rapid impulse generated by body. Generally these impulses are generated to throw out some metabolic wa All the above natural urges of body are categorized into 2 types by Acharya Vagbhata. The basis of this categorization is whether suppressing a
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• Agastya Gita (अगस्त्यगीता)
  ...tapas in the context of enumerating the dvadashivratas that were performed by Mother Earth to please Narayana. The exposition of Moksha Dharma given by Rshi Agastya on the request of Raja Bhadrashva is designated as Agastya Git
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• Ramopakhyana (रामोपाख्यानम्)
  ...abducted by a rakshasa. Evil-minded Ravana took her away from the ashrama by deceiving her. Jatayu a vulture tried to protect her. Rama with the help of ...earned person, had four sons Rama by Kausalya, Bharata through Kaikeyi and by wife Sumitra he had Lakshmana and Shatrughna. Brahma himself created Sita,
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• Ojas (ओजः)
  ...functions in a human body. Thus the visible outcomes of actions performed by Ojas like strength, luster etc are believed to be the indicators of overall ...nd is responsible to maintain integrity of body-mind-energy system of body by preventing external forces in the form of diseases. It is known as [[Ojas (
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• Madhava of Sangamagrama
  ...adhava's sine table''' is the table of sines of various angles constructed by the 14th century Kerala mathematician-astronomer Madhava of Sangamagrama. T ...arya with the Bhashya of Nilakantha Somasutvan, Part1-Gaṇitapāda,'' Edited by K. Sambasiva Sastri, Trivandrum Sanskrit Series No.101. p. 55.
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• Kubera (कुबेरः)
  ...is famous for his other aspects as follows, mostly as boons granted to him by his grandfather Brahma.<ref name=":1">Mani, Vettam. (1975). ''[https://arch ...capital of land of rakshasas, Kubera was defeated and driven out of Lanka by Ravana.
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• Upajivika Niyamas (उपजीविकानियमाः)
  The Indian society is held together by the Varnashrama Vyavastha (वर्णाश्रमव्यवस्थ ...ows a vocation determined as suitable to his special nature (As determined by his varna) and does his duty, goes on relinquishing that type of work suita
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• Panchakarmas (पञ्चकर्माणि)
  ...for curing the disorders of Kapha. It eliminates the Doṣa through stomach by vomiting and should generally be given after performing Snehana and Svedana ...which vitiated blood along-with other dosha like pitta are eliminated out by puncturing a Sira (blood vessel) selected on the basis of disease and affec
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• Nachiketa's Qualities (नचिकेतसः गुणाः)
  ...y at the impropriety of the act, all the faith in the principles laid down by the [[Vedas (वेदाः)|Vedas]], rushed into his senses. It is to be ...with श्रद्धास्तिक्यबुद्धिः made up his mind that - he was also "possessed" by his father and so he could also be given away in charity<ref name=":023222"
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• Nyaya (न्यायः)
  ...name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Pt1Ch2" /> Raja (राजा, king) was entrusted with power by Rajadharma to enforce obedience of the people to Vyavaharadharma in the Raj ...erties. Whenever the right or liberty of an individual was encroached upon by another, the injured individual could seek protection from the law with the
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• Bhootavidya or Grahachikitsa (भूतविद्या ग्रहचिकित्सा वा)
  ...fections, but in the concept of ‘living beings’ that are clearly explained by Acharya Vagbhata i.e., the similarities shown in appearance, behaviour, sp ...d to one's mind and change in these parameters suggests affliction of mind by some living being having those characteristics of behaviour.
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• Rudra Gita (रुद्रगीता)
  ...s 16-79 and in Varaha Puran in chapters 70-72. They are instructions given by Lord Shiva to Prachetas (Daksha). It contains verses dedicated to the glory ...rayers, which are contained in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.24.33-74, are presented by Lord Śiva to the sons (Pracetās) of King Prācīnabarhi for reaching the
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• Rshyashrnga (ऋष्यशृङ्गः)
  ...an child. That deer was a devakanya in her previous birth who was ordained by Brahma to become a deer.<ref name=":0">Shastri. Pt Ramnarayan. (1955). ''[h ...they could bring rain to the land. They told him that since he was cursed by the anger of brahmanas, he should perform a prayaschitta and for that get a
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• Krdanta (कृदन्तम्)
  कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक becomes a विशेषण for the कारक indicated by the कृत-प्रत्यय.
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• Mrta-Asoucha (मृताशौचम्)
  ...ws<ref name=":0">Shama Sastry, R. (1921) ''Smritichandrika, Asaucha Kaanda by Devanabhatta.'' Mysore : Oriental Library Publications. (Pages 1 -25)</ref> ...ule of three days or of one day does not apply, the relatives are purified by bathing themselves on that very day.
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• Atri (अत्रिः)
  ...lso the chief priest at a yajna called rajasuya yajna, which was initiated by Raja Soma. He was one of the sages who witnessed Parashurama's austerities. ...urana mentions about the birth of Atri during the Homa performed by Brahma by means of his semen.<ref name=":3">Brahmanda Purana ([https://sa.wikisource.
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• Cow in Vedas (वेदेषु गौः)
  ...Viswamitra || विश्वामित्रमुनिः regarding शबला, the holy cow in '''as given by Valmiki maharshi in श्रीरामायण'''<blockquote>"''śāśv Several explanations are given by Yaska maharishi regarding the origin of the word cow/gau:<blockquote>"''य
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• Srisailam
  Once upon a time there was a great maharshi popular by the name “Shilaada“. He had great Tapas-shakti and was a maha-gnyaani. As blessed by Parameshwara, Parvata took the form of a huge mountain range with 5 main sh
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• Anubandha Chatushtaya (अनुबन्धचतुष्टयम्)
  ...rings about ''ekagrata'', and ''upasana'' in its own turn is brought about by ''chitta shuddhi'' ('the purity of heart');<ref>{{cite web|title=Moksha|pub ...skrit grammar]], an ''adhikara'' is a 'heading rule' made belonging to it, by the accent of ''swarita'' with the object of avoiding a repeated designatio
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• Grammar of Chandas (छन्दसः व्याकरणम्)
  Notation: लघु is denoted by an ardhachandra on top of it. Ex: अ᳴ गुरु is denoted by a horizontal stroke on top of it. Ex: आ᳒
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• Sutikagara (सूतिकागारम्)
  ...da and is one of the many exclusive and elaborative routine plans proposed by Ayurveda for a specific phase in a [[Women's health and Ayurveda|woman's li ..., latrine and bathroom should be created at appropriate place as suggested by the Vastuvidyakushala (वास्तुविद्याकुशलः
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• Ishavasyopanishad and Dakshinamurthy (ईशावास्योपनिशत् दक्षिणामूर्तिः च)
  ...th a head full of doubts, arguments, debates and logics, in a strange way, by the use of 'Chinmudra' and ‘Maunam’ (Silence or Calmness of thoughts an ...ons, with consistent effort, determination, motivation, and enthusiasm and by exercising control of the mind and thereby the senses, delving deep into se
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• Arthaviveka (अर्थविवेकः)
  ...he context, propriety, the place and time. Described as Contextual Factors by Kunjunni Raja in his 'Indian Theories of Meaning', he discusses many factor ...language and communication. Artha basically refers to an object signified by a word the moment it is pronounced in the linguistic context. In numerous c
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• Introduction to Mathematics (English)
  Vedanga Jyotisha, a book on astronomy written by Lagadha, gives Ganita the highest place of honour among the six sciences wh ...स्थितम् ॥ १९ ॥''' (Veda. Jyot. 4 <ref>''Yajus Jyotisham (Vedanga Jyotisa) by Lagadha'' ([https://insa.nic.in/writereaddata/UpLoadedFiles/IJHS/Vol19_3_10
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• Rgvedic Dialogue Hymns (ऋग्वैदिकसंवादसूक्तानि)
  ...Indra, mantras 3, 5, 7 and 9 are by Maruts and the rest 13, 14 and 15 are by Agastya. ...even a blade of grass. It is to be realized that any activity is performed by the power of Brahman.
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• Vyakhyana (व्याख्यानम्)
  ...p students of a subject or shastra understand the terse concepts presented by acharyas and aid in the comprehensive study of samskrit texts. Such exposit ...n can be made variously according to the need and capacity of students for whom an exposition is made. Not only do we find various kinds of expositions, we
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• Dasa (दासः)
  ...is also related to ''dasyu'' and ''[[asura]]'', which have been translated by some scholars as "demon", "harmful supernatural forces", "slave", "servant" ...Wilson, for example, translates ''Dasa'' in Rigvedic instances identified by Sharma, as servant rather than slave, as in verse 10.62.10:
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• Dhatus (धातवः)
  ...जा धातु)|मज्जा धातु)]] - The dhatu which is contained within and protected by the framework of Asthi dhatu. It is commonly correlated with bone marrow an ...food preparations which are either of similar attributes or are dominated by such attributes. Habitual use of food having opposite qualities or having e
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• Vedapatha Paddhati (वेदपाठपद्धतिः)
  ...esy: Permitted to use Copyrighted Images from the Book "Sarwang" Published by Adivasi Lok Kala Evam Boli Vikas Academy, Madhya Pradesh Sanskriti Parishad ...the sacred text."(Indian Antiquary, 1874)''</blockquote>In Rigvedic India by Shri Avinash Chandra Das,<ref name=":0" /><blockquote>''"These hymns, howev
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• Airavata (ऐरावतः)
  .... Adi Parv. 213.18). Shesha was the first born, Vasuki after him, followed by Airavata, Takshaka, Karkotaka and Dhanajaya (names of the snakes given belo * An asura killed by Sri Krishna as per [[Mahabharata (महाभारतम्)|Mahabharata]
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• Addition
  Thus, we keep adding one more flower to the other… by the operation or activity called Addition. Addition operation is represented by the '''plus''' symbol.
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• Vedic AstroMeteorology based Weather Forecast by S. Ramachandran
  ...wing to a particular inter-planetary struggle and the effect was delivered by moon aligning with Mrigasrisham (Orionis)."'' <ref>http://technewsinenglish ...magnitude but heavy rains and flooding has occurred on the dates predicted by me.
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• Uddalaka and Shvetaketu (उद्दालकः श्वेतकेतुः च।)
  ...knowledge, it lies ultimately with the individual to attain this knowledge by साधना ॥ sadhana. ...va]''.</ref>. Shvetaketu had a sister named Sujata. Astavakra was her son by the sage, Kahotaka. Thus, Shvetaketu was Ashtavakra's maternal uncle and th
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• Upapurana (उपपुराणम्)
  ...rge number of compilations differentiated from the [[Puranas|Mahapuranas]] by styling them as secondary [[Puranas]] using a disparaging prefix ''Upa'' (s ...the names of much more than eighteen texts as the ''Upapurana''s. In fact, by examining all the [[Sanskrit language|Sanskrit]] texts which mention the na
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• Shukra Dhatu (शुक्र धातुः)
  Shukra dhatu is present all over the body as stated by Acharya Charaka. <blockquote>सर्वदेहगतं शुक्र ...discharged through urethra. This process happens just like ghee is melted by heat.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutram 33-35)</ref>
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• Origin and Propagation of Sound (शब्दोत्पत्तिः प्रसारश्च)
  ...ories and we now study that sound is a form of energy which is transmitted by the vibration of particles in any medium. ...fro, that create the sound. The same principle works in the ear also.<ref>By S. R. Krishnamurthy ([https://groups.google.com/d/msg/bvparishat/A2Oucv-Ear
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• Manas (मनः)
  ...does not give rise to more complex substances.<ref name=":0">Tarkasamgraha by Annabhatta ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0% ...” or “Chetah” (bearer of capability of thinking). Its action is determined by its contact with its objects (like happiness, miseries) and the soul; this
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• Varuthini and Pravara (वरूथिनी प्रवरश्च)
  ...ferent lands of and teerthas, the beautiful forests, waterfalls and cities by travelling on the Akasha marga or the skies. With an intent to visit to the ...ain if he does not reach home in time. He was aware of the melodious music by the Kinnaras, the pleasant and sweet fragrances of the flowers, the soft so
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• Shruti Parampara (श्रुतिपरम्परा)
  This shruti parampara or oral tradition is well protected even today by several individuals with the support of various private organisations.
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• The doctrine of trivarga
  ...s essential but were of the opinion that unless the desires were regulated by law, they would bring about undesirable results. Therefore, all the propoun
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• Yajnopavita (यज्ञोपवीतम्)
  ...ीतम्) is at present understood to be the sacred thread, that is to be worn by the dvijas (twice-born classes) from the time of the Upanayana ceremony onw ...read which has been sanctified by yajna'.<ref name=":4">''Sanskarprakash'' by Gita Press, Gorakhpur. (Pages 175 - 192)</ref>
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• Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)
  ...holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Soci ...holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Soci
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• Agamas (आगमाः)
  ...to be the most authoritative. They believe that these Agamas were revealed by Lord Vishnu Himself. Narada-Pancharatra says: "Everything from Brahma to a ...between Siva and Parvati. In some of these, Siva answers the questions put by Parvati, and in others, Parvati answers, Siva questioning. Mahanirvana, Kul
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• Chapter 2: Relative Space and Time
  ...le, each child should try to move the marbles '''''outside''''' the circle by throwing the marble into the circle. Any marbles they knock out of the circ ...form the pattern 'X'. Children should try to scatter the marble formation by throwing a marble inside the circle using their thumb and knuckles. The num
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• Indian standard circle
  ...ed in [[Surya Siddhanta (सूर्य सिद्धांता)|Surya Siddhanta]] and later used by several ancient Indian mathematicians and astronomers to improve the [[Indi
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• Panchagnividya (पञ्चाग्निविद्या)
  Panchagnividya is a specific kind of vidya (knowledge) taught by the royal sage, Pravahana Jaivali to [[Shvetaketu (श्वेतकेत ...ubera, Parvati and asuras such as Mahishasura and Tarakasura (तारकासुरः), by standing or sitting in the midst of a set of five fires called Panchagni.
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• Irrigation (सेचनविधानानि)
  ...lar or not available at the proper time. Rain water has to be supplemented by man-made devices of supplying water. Even in the case of other natural sour ...ed with stones and a panel, without aperture, fixed in a frame and covered by grit heaped against it (verse 120).
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• Asthi Dhatu (अस्थी धातु)
  .../21-23)</blockquote>Meaning: Physical bodies of the humans are held stable by the strong asthi like the trees are held strong rooted to the ground due to ...This property of Asthi is developed during its generation from meda dhatu by the action of Teja (तेजः) and Vayu (वायुः) along with Pru
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• Kongahalli Mallikarjuna
  ..."konga" a bamboo woven device to separate grains from husk, on a windy day by the farmers of Tamil Nadu. Kongahalli Mallikarjuna temple is the only Malli ...a few rudimentary shelters and kitchen facilities, which are also attacked by elephants who come in the evening and night hours.
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• Simantam (सीमन्तः)
  ...samskaras after the [[Pumsavana (पुंसवनम्)|Pumsavana Samskara]] performed by a practitioner of the [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sa ...le that there was a particular way of parting the hair downwards, followed by women while they were unmarried, and that they continued to wear their hair
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• Balam (बलम्)
  ...well as mental) is present in body, it can fight against various diseases by its own. Appraising this role of Bala in protecting body from harmful facto ...nd use of medicines. Similarly role of Kala is also considered significant by Ayurveda in maintaining this strength of the individuals. Considering all t
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• Place value System
  * told by their elders and teachers * An Arabic traveller by the name '''Abu al Khwarizmi''' recorded his visit to India about 1200 year
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• Basti ( बस्तिः)
  ...related with the stomach). Acharya Sushruta states the basti is surrounded by naabhi (umbilicual region), guda (anal region), vankshana (inguinal region)
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• Nishkramana Samskara (निष्क्रमणम्)
  ...e and the first place to visit is the temple. Divine blessings are invoked by offering prayers to [[Surya (सूर्यः)|Surya]] and Chandra devata ...e, aspiration and their future. The child is regarded as the boon bestowed by the devatas. A prayer is recited to the elements of nature to guard and pro
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• Sutras (सूत्राणि)
  .... It is very difficult to understand them without the help of commentaries by great sages or Rishis. Hence, there arose many commentators or Bhashyakaras ...shtadhyayi composed by Panini. Panini is the father of all Sutrakaras from whom all others seem to have borrowed the method of composition. The Sutras are
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• Relationship of Atman and Brahman
  ...all, it cannot cause fear. Thus the notion of a second entity was removed by the knowledge of Unity; it was non-existent<ref>Swami Madhavananda (1950 Th ...y), the individual Atman (Purusha) remains drowned (stuck); is overwhelmed by his impotence and suffers. When is sees the other, the Infinite Being (Isha
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• Tretagni (त्रेताग्निः)
  ...all the other devatas and seats them along with him, this Agni is kindled by men in three places.<ref name=":3" />
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• Upakarma (उपाकर्म)
  ...o the commencement of education (at the beginning of the educational year) by the teachers and students in olden days. In the present times it is associa ...z., teaching the alphabet, marking the time of intellectual transformation by formal entry into Vedic studies, defining the duties and qualities of a [[B
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• Stri Dharma (स्त्रीधर्मः)
  ...ther with the husband or with the permission of the husband, a point noted by Medhatithi in his commentary on the verse.<ref name=":2" /> ...Purana (Part III), Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology (Volume 9), Edited by J.L.Shastri, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, [https://archive.org/details/i
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• Vajikaran (वाजीकरणम्)
  ...disiacs, virility and improving health of progeny. As per Charaka Samhita, by proper use of these formulations, one becomes endowed with good physique, p ...ts of the women and samvahana (gentle massage without using any substance) by beautiful women.
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• Samavartana (समावर्तनम्)
  ...dent takes the ceremonial bath. Snana is another term used for Samavartana by some Sutrakaras (Manusmṛti, 3.4) because ceremonial bathing formed the mo ...of a Brahmachari on physical grounds. They were the hump-backed, the blind by birth, the impotent, the lame and the diseased. <blockquote>कुब्ज
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• Indian sine tables
  ...ronomical treatise Āryabhaṭīya which was composed during the fifth century by the [[Indian mathematician]] and astronomer [[Aryabhata|Āryabhaṭa]] (4 ...la school of astronomy and mathematics, and the tabulation of a sine table by Madhava with values accurate to seven or eight decimal places.
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• Kashi Vishveshvara Devasthanam (TE)
  '''Details of the Temple:''' This temple was built in 11th century by Ontimitta Obalayya, the Army commander of Kakatiya king, Prataparudra. The
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• Modern Education System (आधुनिकविद्याविधानम्)
  ...not taken as mainstream education topics. Education was also not dominated by the military ideal hence it was not part of the mainstream topics. ...ifferences in pronunciation or arrangement of mantras which were preserved by the particular group of people. It is clear that no other nation had so man
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• Kamadhenu (कामधेनुः)
  .... The venom which came out of the Milk Sea as the sixth item, was absorbed by Nagas. After that arose Bhagavan Dhanvantari, dressed in pure white robes a ...wonderful cow. The hermit did not consent. The King caught hold of the cow by force and went to his city. ParaSurama went to Mahismatinagar the capital o
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• Shabda Bodha (शाब्दबोधः)
  ...ated by shabda arranged in intelligible sentences. The awareness generated by such shabda — in the form of a sentence – is called "Shabdabodha", whic ...धः शब्दानां नास्ति व्याकरणादृते ।। 13 ।। (Vaky. Brah. 13)<ref>Vakyapadiyam by Bhartrhari ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%
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• Haviryajnas (हविर्यज्ञाः)
  They are performed daily by the householders and are given in Taittiriya Aranyaka (2.10) apart from the
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• Upaveshana Samskara (उपवेशन संस्कारः)
  ...n life. Making a baby sit with or without support, baby's ability to do so by own and the effects of sitting for a long time all these aspects are relate ...p the deities, offer prayers to devatas (देवता) and brahamana (ब्राह्मन्) by offering food and donation.
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• Shrautasutras (श्रौतसूत्राणि)
  |Ashvalayana (आश्वलायनः) by Ashvalayana Rshi |Shankhayana (शाङ्खायनः) by Suyajnacharya
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• Origin and history of Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदोत्पत्तिः आयुर्वेदावतरणं च)
  ...is called Samhita period, when a number of classical works were produced by several authors and during this period there is evidence of organized medic ...ning [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] in later time, have been described by Acharya Charaka. <blockquote>धर्मार्थकाममोक्
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• Khyativada (ख्यातिवादाः)
  ...al image, the error occurs owing to the externalization of inner thoughts, by treating the internal object as external (extra-mental) and the error exist ...ation to the subject; an error is caused due to a peculiar relation formed by the perceiver and the position of the object. Inference, a valid mode of co
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• Thiru Kudanthai
  ...North to South and one mile in breadth from east to west and is surrounded by a number of Vishnu and Shiva temples. ...Narayana. Mahavishnu is worshiped here as Sarangapani and Mahalakshmi goes by the name Komalavalli thayar. He is also known as Dravida Veda Darshaka. Thi
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• Kumbhaka (कुम्भकः)
  ...r twenty-six angulas (finger-widths). This distance can be measured easily by raising both hands in front of the face, so that the palms face downward wi ...d revive it again. The heart is not an independent organ; it is controlled by a higher centre in the hypothalamus of the brain. With control of the brain
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• Janapadodhwansa (जनपदोध्वंसः)
  ...्वंसः) has been defined as destruction of human settlements or communities by means of natural and man-made calamities including epidemics. From the poin
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• Parishista (परिशिष्टम्)
  ...e to {{IAST|Kātyāyana}} is dubious; in all probability, they were composed by different authors at different times, with the {{IAST|Pratijña}} and the { ...barti, "''A Survey of the {{IAST |Śuklayajurveda}} {{IAST |Pariśiṣṭas}}'' by C.G. Kashikar", ''Journal of the Asiatic Society'', Vol.XLVI, no.3, Kolkata
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• Gramya Ahara (ग्राम्य आहारः)
  ...of effect of both of these on one’s life. This concept has been described by Acharya Charaka while describing [[Rasayana (रसायनम्)|Rasayan # Overindulgence in women and alcohol (One should abide by the rules and follow the guidelines given regarding how, what, when, where
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• Pratyahara of Panini (पाणिनीयप्रत्याहारः)
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• Sulphur or Gandhaka (गन्धकः)
  ...c. is the symbol of Sulphur being the enemy of copper. If copper is heated by mixing sulphur, then copper gets destroyed. Therefore, it should be purified by a skilled physician with care.
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• Dhanvantari (धन्वन्तरिः)
  The term Dhanvantari is defined by the commentator Dalhana in his commentary on Sushruta Samhita. According to ...who belongs to the Atreya traditions whereas Sushuta Samhita was authored by the [[Acharya Sushruta (आचार्य सुश्रुतः)|Achary
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• Chitta (चित्तम्)
  Smarana or recollection as denoted by the word Chitta falls under the category of activity based on inquiry. ...as Buddhi of Samkhya philosophy.<ref name=":3">Certificate Course in Yoga by IGNOU ([http://egyankosh.ac.in//handle/123456789/59740 Unit 14])</ref> Acco
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• Sanskrit and Bharat (संस्कृतं भारतञ्च)
  ...ll pervasive reawakening of Bharat. The article is extracted from a speech by Dr. Chamu Krishna Shastry during the inaugural session of the Non-formal Sa ...ampara can be understood and propogated through the medium of Sanskrit and by studying the sanskrit language.
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• Dashavidha parikshya bhavas (दशविधपरीक्ष्यभावाः)
  ...atment at the end as well. Dashavidha parikshya bhava is a skill possessed by a physician which helps make the process of treatment much easy.
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• Rna (ऋणम्)
  ...arma (धर्मः)|Dharma]]. They are specific responsibilities to be discharged by every individual during one's lifetime in gratitude to the various benefits ...an obligation to the source from which every type of benefit was received by him including his own coming into existence. The three pious obligations we
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• Shreyas and Preyas (श्रेयः प्रेयः च)
  ...cattle. Nachiketa with steadfastness says "O Yama! I am not to be seduced by the lure of sons, wealth, cattle and kingdoms. What are these to a sensible Greatly impressed by his non-attachment to worldly pleasures at such a tender age, Yama imparts
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• Nagara Vinyasa Tattvas (नगरविन्यासतत्त्वानि)
  ...</sup> century contribute to nearly 80% of all the waste that is generated by different anthropogenic activities, and constitutes up to 60% of the total ...gees from the rural areas that have been hit by drought or flooding caused by the climate change will also aggravate the migration to cities, i.e., the p
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• Hiranyagarbha Sukta (हिरण्यगर्भसूक्तम्)
  ...en a source of speculation in a large body of commentarial literature both by eastern theologians, western scholars and scientists. ...n’t we who are insignificant, not offer ourselves to Him?   He is the one, by his power of retas(Water elements, which is creative energy) created the fi
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• Sama Gana (सामगानम्)
  ...ishati jnānena samsāra-pāram meaning one who goes beyond the mundane world by means of knowledge. Further, some scholars think the root 'drish' (sight) m ...] described Shruthi as "divine recordings of cosmic sounds of truth" heard by the Rishis. The Vedas are thus Shruthis, revealed scriptures.{{cn|date=Nove
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• Ayurveda in Atharvaveda (अथर्ववेदे आयुर्वेदः)
  ...our Vedas. [[Atharvaveda (अथर्ववेदः)|Atharvaveda]] was originally composed by Rishi Atharvan along with Angiras, and sage Angiras is related to Ayurveda ...osha”(literally translates to that which envelopes devas) and is regulated by prana(life energy), mana(), and anna(food). And this kind of shareera is co
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• Educational Samskaras (विद्याभ्याससंस्काराः)
  ...the stages of physical development. The educational stage is characterized by the transformation of an individual from a child with gaining more consciou ...ge, and several aspects of educational theory and practice are illustrated by their study.<ref name=":0">Altekar, A. S. (1944) ''Education in Ancient Ind
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• Chandogya Upanishad (छान्दोग्योपनिषतद्)
  ...ne of the most cited texts in later ''Bhasyas'' (reviews and commentaries) by scholars from the diverse schools of Hinduism. It has gained importance as ...ns and each section contains a number of verses. So, a verse is identified by Prapathaka or Chapter, section and verse number respectively like 6.2.1. In
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• Calculus was discovered in India
  ...heir indigenous population decimated or converted to Christianity or Islam by the invaders and their knowledge digested and presented as ancient knowledg ...e creation of Indology, a system totally unique to colonial India, started by the East India Company to not only digest, but regurgitated as western marv
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• Bakasura (बकासुरः)
  ..., it was their family’s turn to deliver supplies to Bakasura and get eaten by him.
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• Valakhilyas (वालखिल्याः)
  ...sixty thousand rshis born to Kratu, one of the Saptarsis (seven hermits), by his wife, Santati. Everyone of them was only the size of a thumb, but they ...khilyas were pleased and they left the place for the Himalayas. As advised by Kasyapa Garuda deposited the branch of the tree on an uninhabited mountain
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• Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोगः)
  ...aining union with the formless and manifest aspects of the Supreme reality by the path of devotion.<ref name=":0" /> ...holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Soci
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• Astra (अस्त्रम्)
  ...smash anyone. The second was the gift of an armour which was unassailable by anyone. The third was absence of thirst, desire and other cravings. (Page 7 ...nown by another name Brahmasirastra also. This weapon was given to Agastya by Siva. It is mentioned in Mahabharata, Adi Parva, Chapter 138, Stanza 9, tha
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• Jnana Bhumikas (ज्ञानभूमिकाः)
  ...a, a seminal work in the field of Vedanta, these seven stages are attained by the Sadhakas or seekers of the highest knowledge to know the Self or Brahma ...en.”<ref name=":3">Mitra. Vihari Lala, trans, ''Yoga Vasishta Maharamayana by Valmiki.'' Arizona: Shivabalayogi Seva Foundation. 1891. 478</ref>
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• Panis (पणिकाः)
  ...the vedic literature are available about trade for profit in distant lands by travelling over the seas. Merchants in the vedic period prayed and offered ...as. They are called इन्द्रशत्रृ || Indra Sathru or enemies of Indra headed by Panis named Vala and Bala.<ref name=":0">Narayanacharya, K. S. (2011). ''V
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• Formation of Yajurveda Shakas (यजुर्वेदशाख-अवतरणम्)
  ...rom many sources that Vaisampayana is the student of Maharshi Vedavyasa to whom the Yajus samhita has been entrusted for promulgation when he rearranged th ...the royal palace. The disciple would conduct the procedures as instructed by Shakalya and offered the blessings (आशीर्वादं) to the Raj
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• Vedi (वेदिः)
  ...ilization in India, Vol.1, The Dawn of Indian Civilization, Part 1, edited by G. P. Pande, Delhi: ICPR/Munshiram Manoharlal, pp. 507-524.</ref> == The fire altars were surrounded by 360 enclosing stones, of these 21 were around the earth altar, 78 around th
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• Yajurveda Samhitas (यजुर्वेदीयाः संहिताः)
  ...y the name Vajasaneyi Samhita as it was obtained by Yajnavalkya Vajasaneya by the grace of Bhagavan Surya. When quoted, the name Vajasaneyi Samhita gener |Describes the Sautramani Yajna - A Yajna performed by the Ashvinas to treat Indra.
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• Kratu (क्रतु)
  ...arshi is thus exceptionally symbolic and indicates the reverence commanded by him from one and all. ...e Saptarishis who ''w''ere born of Brahma's mind while it was concentrated by austerities and directed towards the new cycle of creation. He is also beli
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• Sarama (सरमा)
  ...e cows (गोग्रहणम् | gograhana) and hid them in caves. Devashuni or Sarama, by Indra's orders goes in search and locates them thereby, helps Indra release ...Kuruksetra and questioned Janamejaya as to why her innocent son was beaten by his brothers. Neither he nor his brothers replied to Sarama, and she cursed
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• Rasayana (रसायनम्)
  ...(आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] Rasayana treatments work as rejuvenating therapies by offering effective anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, Adaptogenic and Immuno- ...arious methods to prevent jara (जरा। Premature ageing), achieve longevity (by preventing diseases and preserving the health), increase the strength, endu
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• Surya Siddhanta (सूर्य सिद्धांता)
  ...an circle is calculated as 21,600 minutes using the formula of Pi multiply by diameter (twice the radius). ...clear that the data does not represent observation but rather is obtained by adding precessional increment to each of the previously calculated data.
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• Panchakosha Based Education Model
  ...adhana, through acquisition of knowledge, through protection of knowledge, by upholding knowledge above things like money, power, force or cunningness. T ...problems like use of military or use of money power or show of strength or by cleverness. And most of the times this results in short term solutions. Onl
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• Mimamsa Darshana (मीमांसादर्शनम्)
  ...t), which constitutes the practising of rites and sacrifices as prescribed by the Vedas. Dharma itself bestows the rewards. The aim of Purva Mimamsa is t ...षः)|Moksha (मोक्षः)]]. This important change might have been brought about by the later Mimasakas, to bring this philosophy in line with other systems of
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• Gandhari (गान्धारी)
  ...ler, who was blind since birth. She was the mother of one hundred sons, of whom Duryodhana was the eldest. She also had a daughter, Dushala. ...her own abdomen. As a result, she gave birth only to a lump of flesh. But by the instruction of Vyasadeva, the lump was divided into one hundred parts,
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• Akshara Brahma Yoga (अक्षरब्रह्मयोगः)
  ...holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Soci ...ter, asks Sri Krishna about the meaning of the different terms referred to by Him in the last two verses of the previous chapter. He wishes to know what
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• Arishta lakshanas (अरिष्ट लक्षणानि)
  ...deep study of Sharira (शारीरम्। normal anatomy and physiology) of patient by our ancient Ayurveda scholars. It is a unique contribution of Ayurveda towa ...approaching its end. Such signs and symptoms that can be directly observed by visual and other faculties are described in this Sthana.
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• Suprajanana Samskara (सुप्रजनन संस्कारः)
  ...es required for begetting a progeny of superior qualities, to be practiced by man and woman of undamaged shukra, shonita and garbhashaya. == सुप्रजनन चिकित्सायां प्रयोजनम्॥ Objectives fulfilled by Suprajananam ==
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• Srshti Siddhanta (सृष्टिसिद्धान्तः)
  ...anta (Samskrit : सृष्टिसिद्धान्तः) discusses about the theories propounded by Darshana shastras about the origin of Universe. All darshanas which critica To explain these questions many theories have been put forward by different schools of darshanas both Astika and Nastika. Apart from the shad
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• Upavedas (उपवेदाः)
  ...f Chaturdasha vidyasthanas, form the Ashtadasha Vidyasthanas as accounted by Vishnupurana.<ref name=":1">Vishnupurana ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%
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• Sanat Kumaras (सनत्कुमाराः)
  ...ana (joyful) and Sanatkumara (Ever Young). Sometimes, Sanatana is replaced by Sanatsujata. ...anti Parva''''' '''of the ''Mahabharata''''' describes the discourse given by the four Kumaras to the demon king Vritra and his guru – the sage Shuk
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• Gautama (गौतमः)
  ...a, he wrote a Nyaayashaastram too. He gave us the Jyotishshaastra Grantham by the name “Gautama Samhita”. Sitadevi’s gotram is Gautama gotram only! ...munis. He told munis “you thought of doing apakaaram to that person due to whom you are existing. Uttamas do Upakaaram to apakaaris. What should I say abou
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• Shishir Rutucharya (शिशिर ऋतुचर्या)
  ...tu are discussed under Shishira rtucharya. These are the guidelines given by Ayurveda acharyas to help one to prevent illnesses occurring due to the col ...ear. It comes after Hemant rtu and before Vasanta rtu. It is characterized by cold climatic conditions. During this time some regions even witness snowfa
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• Raja Shveta and Anannadana (अनन्नदानम्)
  ...ted people, leads to dire consequences even in the heavens, is exemplified by the story of Raja Sveta. ...fering of food. That same flamingly iridescent necklace of Sveta was given by sage Agastya to Srirama, when the latter visited him at his ashrama.<ref na
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• Vyayama (व्यायामम्)
  ...especially kapha), and stimulation of agni (digestive power) is engendered by physical exercise.<ref>Available from [https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/
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• Soma (सोमः)
  * Soma essential dharma is to increase satya in us by removing our papas, which are ingrained in us. ...Brahmanas who drink somarasa, have the power to burn their enemies simply by the glance. In prithvi loka he resides in mountains. He has birds eyes vi
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• Dhyana (ध्यानम्)
  ...arshi Patanjali. In fact, this path systematically developed and described by Maharshi Patanjali to enable union of the empirical [[Indian Concept of Sel The purpose of meditation, as emphasizd by Maharshi Patanjali, is controlling the wanderings of the mind (chitta vrtti
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• Vakya Vichara (वाक्यविचारः)
  ...dha]]. Many language and cognition theories have been long debated chiefly by Mimamsakas, Vaiyakaranas and later day Naiyayikas.<ref name=":1">Kunjunnira ...o the theories of language is the concept of Akanksha. First brought forth by the Mimamsa school (Purva) this concept explains how the sense of a sentenc
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• Tinganta (तिङन्तम्)
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• Achara Rasayana (आचार रसायनम्)
  ...nce in this way, one can achieve the benefits of rejuvenation therapy just by following a particular conduct and without physically consuming any medicin ...uct are described [30-35] Carak-Samhita, Volume III, Chapter 1, translated by Bhagwan Das , Chowkhamba Publication, Varanasi
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• Vayas (वयः)
  ...l. The range of age in years for childhood or youth is not similar to that by which we define childhood or youth in today's era. One must understand that ...to 30 years. Mild medicaments may be employed. Middle age is characterized by strength, energy, virility, powers, acquisition of all ''Dhatus'' having re
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• Atman (आत्मन्)
  ...s about creation, reality, existence, and the mystery of death are solved by the Upanishads. They state that the inmost core of every person is not the
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• Vyakarana Vedanga (व्याकरणवेदाङ्गम्)
  ...aheshvara Sutras emanating from Guru''' Courtesy: Book "Sarwang" Published by Adivasi Lok Kala Evam Boli Vikas Academy, Madhya Pradesh Sanskriti Parishad The philosophy of language evolved by the schools of Vyakarana and Mimasa, is the outcome of elaboration of the s
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• Maya (माया)
  ...uperimpose them is Ishvara (the conditioned Brahman). The Supreme Ishvara, by His Maya, creates preserves and destroys the innumerable world-systems that ...he beings of the samsara which are bound by the limiting adjuncts conjured by Avidya.
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• Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
  ...holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Soci ...iner, experiencer and Lord of all. One who knows this mystery is not bound by activity even in the midst of life. When one perceives the presence of the
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• Vishnu Stuti by Dhruva (ध्रुवस्य विष्णुस्तुतिः)
  ...a, he began singing the praise of the Lord. This praise of Mahavishnu sung by Dhruva as per the Vishnu Purana is as follows:<ref name=":0" /> ...samavarttata ।। 65 ।।''</blockquote><blockquote>''diśaḥ śvotrāt kṣitiḥ padūbyāṁ tvattaḥ sarvvemabhūdidama । nyagrodhaḥ sumahānalpe yathā bīj
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• Tvashtra (त्वष्ट्रा)
  ...i]]. He is also the father of ''Visvarupa'' or [[Trisiras]] who was killed by Indra, and in revenge Tvaṣṭṛ created [[Vritra|Vrtra]] a fearsome asur
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• Uma Shankara Samvada (उमाशङ्करयोः संवादः)
  ...d by the one who does not spare a second thought for what has been used up by the men and other living beings that look up to him for sustenance, and who
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• Buddhi (बुद्धिः)
  ...he commentator of Charaka samhita there opines that, buddhi is knowledge. By this means, one should consider all aspects of buddhi like smrti (power of ...is regarded as the seat of buddhi and its proper functioning is regulated by sadhaka pitta.
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• Atithi Satkara by Kapotadampati (कपोतदम्पती)
  ..., the sky was overcast with dense clouds, and the darkness was broken only by the occasional glow of lightning. Soon it began to rain. And in no time th
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• Chidakasha (चिदाकाशः)
  ...to exist in ''chidākāsha'' which is the field of Pure Consciousness viewed by the mind non-casually.<ref>{{cite book|title=Human Being in Depth|author=Sw
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• Pancha Avayavas (पञ्चावयवाः)
  Avayavas (Samskrit : अवयवाः) are one of the sixteen Padarthas enumerated by Gautama Maharshi in the Nyaya sutras. Knowledge and understanding of these The five Avayavas as given by Gautama maharshi in his Nyaya Sutras are described as given below along wit
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• Sushruta Samhita (सुश्रुतसंहिता)
  ...hita, as the name suggests is a Samhita (Compendium or a treatise) written by Acharya Sushruta. This Samhita is regarded as one of the most authentic and ...'Ancient Indian science and it's relevance to the modern world' published by Rashtriya Sanskrita Vidyapeetha, Tirupati
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• Vaikhanasa Agama (वैखानस-आगमः)
  ...n-worship maybe the catalyst that gave birth to the Vaishnava movement led by Ramanujacharya in the south. Evolving from the Vedic era, the Vaikhansas ha ...ef></blockquote>The scripture of the Vaikhanasas is said to have delivered by Vishnu himself to a form of his own called Sage Vikhanas, who is said to ha
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• Vamana Avatara (वामनावतारः)
  ...e. Having heard the Vedic chanting, Raja Bali, in spite of being forbidden by Shukracharya (the preceptor of demons), said to Vamana, “Whatever you des ...ṇu, of her grievances and viṣṇu consoled her and said “You have invoked me by your prayer and fast for the safety of your sons. So I will enter your womb
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• Dharmic (Bharat's) Worldview
  ...d on domination of other people and rest on blind assumptions as indicated by the innumerable clashes between science and religious ideology. O Dhanañjaya, keep all abominable activities far distant by buddhi yoga, and in that consciousness surrender unto the Lord. Those who w
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• Prahlada Muni Samvada (प्रह्लादमुन्योः संवादः)
  ...Purana (Part III), Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology (Volume 9), Edited by J.L.Shastri, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, P.no.[https://archive.org/deta ...an select the destination he desires after death and follow the principles by which to reach that destination. He mentions therein that although fully le
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• Subartha (सुबर्थः)
  ० That is, the कारक meaning is not re-indicated by सुप् ० By what MEANS these कारक meanings are mentioned/indicated ?
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• Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (मोक्षसन्न्यासयोगः)
  ...avad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Society, The Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation.</ref> ...ne’s respective duties in life one can qualify for the highest liberation. By regarding the performance of one's duties as worship offered to the Supreme
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• Kumaragara (कुमारागार)
  ...born child and mother. The design of this room has been discussed in depth by Ayurveda scholars. The special room for newborn is intended for isolation, ...are designed in a specific manner and attractive way to make it acceptable by the child and fulfill the child's needs. Thus Kumaragara is an ancient time
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• Asteya (अस्तेयम् )
  4.   Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swatmaram<ref>Swami Muktibodhananda, Hatha Yoga Pradipika,(2013), Bihar, Yo ..., From Yeravda Mandir (Ashram Observances) (1932) Translated from Gujarati by: Valji Govindji Desai, Ahmedabad, Navjivan Trust</ref><blockquote>Non-steal
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• Pratyahara (प्रत्याहारः)
  ...(आसनानि)|Asanas]] and [[Pranayama (प्राणायामः)|Pranayama]] and is followed by Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. The article provides an introduction to the co This is referred to by Shri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita while describing a Sthitaprajna when he s
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• Rta (ऋतम्)
  ...,’ and ‘belongingness.''’<ref name=":0">''Foundations of Sanātana Dharma'' by ''Śatāvadhāni'' Dr. R Ganesh ([http://indiafacts.org/the-pillars/ http ...) Through rta they (people) desire food. The cows (sun's rays) entered rta by rta. He who wins over rta acquires it. For the sake of rta (heaven) and ear
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• Trivarga (त्रिवर्गः)
  ...onable balance between the interests of the individual and public interest by which is meant the interests of all other individuals who constitute the so ...eople to have the opportunity of experiencing maximum sensual satisfaction by acquisition of wealth and other material objects through right actions. Sri
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• Rakta Dhatu (रक्त धातु)
  ...15 Sutra 16)</ref> Transformation of this part of rasa into rakta happens by the action of ranjaka pitta (रंजक पित्तम् | one of th
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• Aparoksha (अपरोक्षम्)
  ...ich unity of existence is derived. ^[4] This knowledge is gained by establishing a ''guru-shishya sambandha'' (Guru-shishya tradition) with a
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• Aila Gita (ऐलगीता)
  ...nto11-eng.pdf Canto 11])</ref> It also emphasizes that happiness generated by sense objects is rajasik in nature while that which arises from realising t ...holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Soci
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• Krshna Upanishad (कृष्णोपनिषद्)
  ...anguage [[anthology]] of 108 Upanishads of the [[Muktika]] canon, narrated by [[Rama]] to [[Hanuman]], it is listed at number 96. ...five facets of ignorance, symbolized as five evil people, were eliminated by Krishna.<ref name="Vallabhācārya2003">{{cite book|author=Vallabhācārya|
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• Vaidika Bhasha Lakshana (वैदिकभाषालक्षणम्)
  ...within the capability limits of the speaker (in the first person) is given by the लेटलकारः| However, विधिलिङ् indicates t ...asha but is replaced by मसि in vaidika bhasha as in मिनीमसि and एमसि given by Ashtadhyayi sutra इदन्तो मसि | idanto masi (7.1.46).
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• Ancient Indian Scientists (शास्त्रज्ञाः महर्षयः)
  • Ayurveda, a branch of medicine, was given by Bharata. ...he ancient most [[Shulbasutras (शुल्बसूत्राणि)|shulbasutra]] text is known by his name viz. Baudhayana Shulbasutras. The shulbasutras are the oldest text
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• Chikitsa (चिकित्सा)
  ...ckquote>Meaning: Therapeutics therefore consists of measures or operations by way of which concordance of the tissue elements can be sustained and this ( ...though it is a system of medical knowledge, it maintains its sacred nature by advising a vaidya to always maintain the purity of his mind, body and emoti
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• Pulaha (पुलहः)
  ...passion. When Sage Parashara's father, Shakti-son of Vashishtha-was killed by the demon Kalmasada, Parashara performed a great sacrifice to wreak a venge
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• Ayu (आयुः)
  Ayurveda has given attention towards the psychosomatic approach of Ayu by describing Sukhayu, Dukhayu, Hitayu and Ahitayu. ...headings, namely, Dhirghayu, Madhyamayu and Alpayu and these are described by Sushruta [2]. He says that before prescribing any therapeutic procedure, ph
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• Prahlada (प्रह्लादः)
  One day overcome by erotic passion Andhaka said to his henchmen as follows : "He is my true fri ...eaking the truth. If you do so your head will be cut into a hundred pieces by Indra with his Vajrayudha (the weapon of thunderbolt)". Hesitating to take
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• Padarthas (पदार्थाः)
  ...aiseshika expounded by Kanada divides all nameable things into six classes by a subtle process of analysis and synthesis.<ref>Sinha, Nandalal. (1923) ''[ |+List of Padarthas Defined By Nyaya and Vaiseshika Darshanas
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• Jambavan (जाम्बवान्)
  ...his fight with Shri Krishna for Syamantakamani (a precious ornament gifted by Surya) described in Bhagavata Purana. Thus his role in Ramayana and Bhagava ...rb the powers of Mahabali. At that time Jambavan was immensely strong. But by the time of the incarnation of Sri Rama his strength had decreased much. Th
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• Sharira (शरीरम्)
  ...ेदाः)|Vedas]] and other shastras identify various components of one’s life by the term Sharira, Ayurveda sticks only to the gross or Sthula Sharira categ
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• Samidadhana (समिदाधानम्)
  ...is the [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|Yajna]] performed in a ''laukika agni'' (grhyagni) by brahmacharis (celibate bachelors). This homa is performed daily twice: once It is prescribed by vedas that all the dvijas (the ‘twice-born,’ through Upanayana) of the
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• Atithi Satkara (अतिथिसत्कारः)
  *The guest brought by the sun in the evening should not be driven away by the house-holder. Arrived in (an appropriate) time, or not, the guest shall
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• Nijanta (णिजन्तः)
  ...tioned whoever is the performer or कर्तृ becomes कर्म-कारक when influenced by another entity.
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• Dharma of husband and wife and family life
  ...towards the family and society throughout their life. This is highlighted by a promise which a bridegroom was required to make while undergoing the viva ...s brought out in the' [[Saptapadi]] ', (the ceremony of taking seven steps by the bride) at the end of which there is a declaration that they become life
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• Tamas (तमः)
  Know your Guna levels by taking the [http://ayurvedicprakriti.com/survey/home/ Guna-Dosha Survey her ...le of Trigunas in one's life. At this place, Tamas guna has been described by lord Krishna.
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• Gautama Dharmasutra
  ...t is likely ascribed to revered sage Gautama of a remote era, but authored by members of this Samaveda school as an independent treatise. ...rotect the citizens of his kingdom as well as settle disputes between them by a due process if and when these disputes emerged.
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• Kinds of Yajnas (यज्ञभेदाः)
  ...ons that the Darsapurnamasa, Agnihotra and Chaturmasya yajnas are followed by wise persons, for in them are embodied the Sanatana Dharmas.<ref>Pt. Ramnar ...d as a nityakarma with milk, becomes a kamyakarma when performed with curd by a person who desires the senses.
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• Prajnaparadha (प्रज्ञापराधः)
  ...sense organ) and इन्द्रियार्थ । Indriyartha (the subjects of the knowledge by the senses or simply an object). When there is excessive exposure of a subj ...s) like हेमंतः। Hemant, ग्रीष्मः। Greeshma and वर्षा। Varsha characterized by Cold, Heat and Rains respectively. These external factors like cold, heat a
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• Pururava Urvashi Samvada (पुरुरवा-ऊर्वशी संवादः)
  ...Brhaddevata. Pururava has been described as a devata (of the middle tier) by Yaska in Nirukta (10. 46). Although described as a historical event, there
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• Jaata-Asoucha (जाताशौचम्)
  ...>The Smriti Sandarbha (1988) ''Collection of the Four Dharmashastric Texts by Maharshies. Vol. 2.'' Delhi: Nag Publishers. (Page 633-)</ref></blockquote> ...hout physical contact with others) as well as some rituals to be performed by the father such as Danas, and Jaatakarmas.
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• Svasthavrtta (स्वस्थवृत्तम्)
  Svasthavrttam (स्वस्थवृत्तम्) refers to the code of conduct to be followed by a healthy individual so as to preserve and promote his health and well-bein ...ealthy individual. Preservation of health refers to prevention of diseases by boosting the immunity and also maintaining the fitness. Since Ayurveda cons
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• Panchamahayajnas (पञ्चमहायज्ञाः)
  Forty [[Samskaras (संस्काराः)]] have been prescribed by Gautama Smriti<ref>Kannan. P. R. Translation of Article : [http://www.kamak ...ist_8b.html A Short History of Religious and Philosophic Thought In India] By Swami Krishnananda. Divine Life Society</ref>
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• Ashrama Dharma (आश्रमधर्मः)
  ...ter 1.5)</ref> These four pious obligations were required to be discharged by an individual throughout his life time. However, all the obligations could ...sashrama (सन्न्यासाश्रमः)|Sannyasashrama]]) : Importance to worship of God by renunciation of worldly desires.
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• Dharmasutras (धर्मसूत्राणि)
  ...tions found in later Smrti digests and have been designated as minor works by him.<ref name=":1">Sarma, Ratul (2013) Ph.D. Thesis Title : ''The Gautamadh ...they contain numerous spurious additions made at later times as determined by the scholarly community based on certain linguistic studies. Apastamba Kalp
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• Verifiability (परीक्षणम्)
  ...consider the Vedas as "written texts" but as knowledge (jnana) "revealed" by rshis who visualized and experienced it in higher conscious state of exist
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• Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोगः)
  ...holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Soci ...cred scriptures that wish his welfare and thereby be guided in his actions by their noble teachings.<ref name=":0" />
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• Rajas (रजः)
  Know your Guna levels by taking the [http://ayurvedicprakriti.com/survey/home/ Guna-Dosha Survey her ...le of Trigunas in one's life. At this place, Rajas guna has been described by lord Krishna.
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• Sattva (सत्त्वम्)
  Know your Guna levels by taking the [http://ayurvedicprakriti.com/survey/home/ Guna-Dosha Survey her ...e of Trigunas in one's life. At this place, Sattva guna has been described by lord Krishna.
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• Matsya Avatara (मत्स्यावतारः)
  ...he Pralaya coming in a week and prepared him to get into a boat to be sent by him and have it tied to its horn; the deluge came and Satyavrata did as was ...mountain. May it not leave you. As and when the water subsides, then (step by step) you shall move down". Manu descended in that manner. Therefore, even
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• Kautiliya Nagara Vyavastha (कौटिलीयनगरव्यवस्था)
  ...of town planning as reflected in the text of Arthashastra (अर्थशास्त्रम्) by Kautilya (कौटिल्यः). ...The overall vulnerability of human settlements will increase as confirmed by various scenarios which project that further global warming over the next d
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• Snataka Dharma (स्नातकधर्मः)
  ...hashrama is to sustain his family. A Snataka who is a brahmana may subsist by anyone of the following modes of subsistence. ...may subsist by Rta, Amrta , Mrta, Pramrta or by Satya and Anrta. But never by Shvavrtti. (Manu Smrt. 4.4)
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• Garuda and Nagas (गरुडः नगाः च)
  ...ive hundred years and not destroy, or render the other egg half-developed, by breaking it through impatience, then the illustrious child within it will d ...tements. Some others will try to convert negative statements into positive by basing their explanations on theories that are beyond the myth itself (for
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• Vedic Terminology
  ...vangmaya came to include new terms which where defined in subsequent ages by maharishis. Following are the definitions of some terms associated with ved
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• Vaiseshika Darshana (वैशेषिकदर्शनम्)
  ...ated therein is Visesha, one of the six Padarthas or categories enumerated by the founder.<ref name=":0">Swami Sivananda, All About HInduism, Page 196-20 ..., which apply to things known, whether by the senses or 13sY inference, or by authority.<ref name=":0" />
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• Ganita Shastra (गणितशास्त्रम्)
  .... This ancient term occurs copiously in Vedic literature. Vedanga Jyotisha by Lagadha gives it the highest place of honour among the sciences which form ...ntreated by Sanathkumara, enumerates the various sciences and arts studied by him and this list includes astronomy (nakshatra-vidya) and arithmetic (rasi
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• Yantra Shastra (यन्त्रशास्त्रम्)
  That from ancient times the idea of a ''yantra'' was very common is proved by two facts, the application of the concept to the esoteric sphere, and the w ...hanism hidden or concealed from public view with the machine to be carried by another.
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• Guna Traya Vibhaga Yoga (गुणत्रयविभागयोगः)
  ...holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Soci ...ch and everyone. Because, without this knowledge one will forever be bound by sorrow. Therefore, one should acquire this precious knowledge for progress
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• Indriyas (इन्द्रियाणि)
  ...ankara gives rise to 11 types of Indriyas. This has been clearly mentioned by Acharya Sushruta as below, <blockquote>...तत्र वैकारि ...ि। Sensory organs) as well as karmendriyas (कर्मेन्द्रियाणि। Motor organs) by performing both the actions i.e. gaining the knowledge and deciding the res
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• Four Oceans in Rigveda (ऋग्वेदोक्त चतुःसमुद्राः)
  ...It is known that the present peninsular Indian subcontinent is surrounded by three seas (Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian sea in the present ...)</blockquote>Summary: ''"The Muni is the aerial steed and friend of Vayu, whom all the Devas feel an eagerness to behold and who dwells in both the seas-t
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• Different Gitas (विविधाः गीताः)
  ...s in which Jivatma can attain Paramatma through devotion, renunciation and by the grace of guru. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/agast ...isgraceful life when he got over the sorrow of his separation from Urvashi whom he passionately loved and after having developed dispassion and renunciatio
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• Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta (सामान्यविशेष सिद्धांतः)
  ...f increase and dissimilarity is the cause of decrease. Both have an impact by their application. Similarity brings unity, dissimilarity brings diversity. ...ya and guna occupy that position. This departure seems to have been driven by the reality of developing a practical science of life from metaphysical and
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• The Player of Buddhi Yoga
  It is similar to the concept that Fire arises only by the friction of two aranis or the sticks used for generating it. See [[Agny ...a fair engagement, there must be some rules that both must agree to abide by.  Only then could an outcome be fair and binding upon both.  So Pārvati
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• Chandas (छन्दस्)
  ...Bhatta in Vrtta Ratnakara group them according to the Vedic pattern, i.e. by counting the number of syllables and label them accordingly. The first and comprehensive work on the Chandas Shastra is the Chandas Sutra by Pingala. Some interpret that Pingala is the founder of the Chandas Shastra.
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• 64 Kalas (चतुःषष्टिः कलाः)
  Courtesy (images): Book "Sarwang" Published by Adivasi Lok Kala Evam Boli Vikas Academy, Madhya Pradesh Sanskriti Parishad * महाभारतम् ॥ [[Mahabharata (महाभारत)|Mahabharata]] by Vyasa Maharshi
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• Prayers to sacred rivers of India
  ...ks at you nicely , Who is surrounded by forest garlands, Who is worshipped by sage Narada and others,<blockquote>Suvarna kanganai deeptham , kinkini bhi ...theerthe sayathi parmam gathim. </blockquote>The Ida Nadi is Ganga brought by Bageeratha , Pingala nadi is Yamuna, And Sushmna nadi which goes in between
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• Preservation of the Vedas (वेदपरिरक्षणम्)
  Transmission of texts in the Vedic period was by oral tradition, preserved with precision with the help of elaborate mnemoni
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• Lessons from Ramayana
  ...lity was that unlike Kubja from Mathura, Manthara chose not to be impacted by Sri Rama’s great qualities. Our background has an impact but it doesn’t <blockquote>"You have become enemy to your own son by allowing Rama’s coronation."</blockquote><blockquote>"Your husband only e
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• Yajnavalkya Maitreyi samvada (याज्ञवल्क्यमैत्रेय्योः संवादः)
  ...his knowledge of the Absolute Self. His path was also praised and imbibed by the Paramacharyas like Adi Sankara of the Advaita system.<ref name=":2" /> ...Maitreyi, should be realized - heard of, reflected on and meditated upon. By the realisation of the Self, my dear, through hearing, reflection and medit
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• Snataka Gunas (स्नातकगुणाः)
  *One should not seek wealth by clinging pursuits, or by contrary acts; nor when wealth is already there; nor from here and there, e
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• Varnashrama Dharma (वर्णाश्रमधर्मः)
  ...ated a system of introducing some sort of perfection into the social order by bringing together the various partial endowments of personalities into an o * Those in whom Sattva preponderates, are Sattvik in nature ie. they are pious, virtuous an
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• Philosophical Discourse (सम्भाषा)
  ...with those versed in the same subject.<ref name=":1">Edited and Published by Ayurvedic Society (Jamnagar, 1949), Charaka Samhita (Volume 5), [https://ar The Nyaya school asserted all along that this Nyaya method is used by the arguer to convince others. And that, to satisfy completely the expectat
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• Satya (सत्यम्)
  ...that neither can be so delivered. " </blockquote>7.   Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swatmaram<ref>Swami Muktibodhananda, Hatha Yoga Pradipika,(2013), Bihar, Y ...%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%83._398 Bhagvad Gita - Commentary by Sri Ramanujacharya - pg 398 chap. 16, verse 2 link] </ref>gives a definiti
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• Purushottama Yoga (पुरुषोत्तमयोगः)
  ...holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Soci ...n Maya. And the surest way of transcending this Samsara or worldly life is by wielding the weapons of dispassion and non-attachment. Sri Krishna then exp
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• Vamana (वमनम्)
  ...oshas in the body are eliminated through oral route in a controlled manner by vomiting, the procedure is known as vamana karma. ...and kapha dosha (both) are forcibly made to travel towards oral route and by there are expelled out through vomit is called as vamana karma.(shar. purv.
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• Aims of Gurukula System (गुरुकुलव्यवस्थायाः लक्ष्याणि)
  ...body (a product of nature) the higher adhyatmik realms are to be achieved by his inner Self (along with buddhi and manas are to be directed towards Para *direct and personal supervision by teachers (both on moral and intellectual behaviour)
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• Laghutrayee (लघुत्रयी)
  ...hat guides on diagnosing diseases was originally named as 'Rugvinishchaya' by the author 'Acharya Madhavakara' (आचार्य माधवकरः)
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• Jala Vijnana (जलविज्ञानम्)
  ...iles/hydrology_in_ancient_india_nih_1990.pdf Hydrology in Ancient India]'' by National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, India (1990)</ref> ...a discusses the ground water development and water quality methods. Driven by sound concepts, people of ancient Bharat could locate groundwater, analyze
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• Ashtanga Yoga (अष्टाङ्गयोगः)
  The Ashtanga Yoga expounded by Maharshi Patanjali is interpreted as a method to bring about the union of b ...ting link between the physiological and the psychological exercises. It is by introspection that the practitioner of yoga is able to regulate the body to
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• Pataka (पातकम्)
  ...(the Vedas and Smrtis); an act of opposition or at least failure to abide by the regulations contained therein.<ref name=":32">Kane, Pandurang Vaman. (1 ...There is no coming again into the world after the body is reduced to ashes by cremation".
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• Narada Sanatkumara Samvada (नारदसनत्कुमारयोः संवादः)
  ...ashnopanishad so named because of the Prashnas or questions being answered by sages like Pippalada, dealing with the subject of Jnana and Karma and the p
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• Dharma of Employment (व्यवसायधर्मः)
  ...ment (Samskrit: व्यवसायधर्मः) refers to the code of conduct to be followed by an employer towards the employee and vice versa.
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• Jivanmukta (जीवन्मुक्तः)
  ..., Bangalore:Shri Kashi Sesha Sastri Religious Trust, Pg.no.41</ref> One in whom the knowledge of being the Brahman in all things occurs through the study o The Jivanmukta is described by different names such as, Sthitaprajna (man of steady wisdom), Gunaatita (be
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• Virechana (विरेचनम्)
  ...therapy where morbid doshas in the body are eliminated through anal route by inducing purgation in a controlled manner. Virechana literally means evacua ...(controlled and therapeutic) purgation is called as virechana karma. Since by any route the morbid doshas in body are eliminated or evacuated both of the
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• Samudra Manthana (समुद्रमन्थनम्)
  ..., the legend of churning the milky ocean is narrated to Rama and Lakshmana by Maharshi Vishvamitra when they reach the city named Vishala. Maharshi Vishv ...ss, and likewise without death.' And as they reflected, it struck them, - 'by churning the ocean of milk, we must obtain amrta.' Deciding upon churning t
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• Brahmana Dharma (ब्राह्मणधर्मः)
  ...Purana (Part III), Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology (Volume 9), Edited by J.L.Shastri, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, [https://archive.org/details/i ...studies the shastras faithfully, according to the rules, is never tainted by sins arising from thoughts, words or deeds (Manu Smrt. 1.104). While, the o
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• Jnana Sopanam (ज्ञानसोपानम्) - Buddhi Yoga (बुद्धियोगम्)
  ...d the beliefs of Vedic times. As social systems changed, the game evolved by accepting the changing beliefs and traditions of the "newer societies". Th ...Yoga. This version, although being very similar to the "Leela" published by Harish Johari, has it's unique differences as well.
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• Special Attire of a Student during Upanayana (उपनयने विशेष-परिधानम्)
  ...l marks of differentiation concerning his dress, equipment, and appearance by which he is identified out and recognized.<ref name=":6">Mookerji. Radha Ku ...undergoing Upanayana) has a distinct attire constituting of garments held by a mekhala or a girdle - all made of specific plant and animal materials, a
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• Antyesti (अन्त्येष्टिः)
  ...shocking the core of the person. Apart from the physical pain experienced by the person at the time of death, the mystery shrouding the events and resul ...ndestructible; there are Svarga (heaven) and Naraka (hell) that are caused by [[Karma (कर्म)|Karma]] (nemesis), viz. Puṇyam and Pāpam ; there
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• Swami Vivekananda on the Upanishads
  ...wants to find the solution of life and of all the sacred problems of Being by searching into the external world. So also did our forefathers, and just as ...t displayed in that poem! How wonderfully it opens with that little boy to whom Shraddha came, who wanted to see Yama, and how that most marvellous of all
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• Sadhana Chatushtaya (साधनचतुष्टयम्)
  ...al temper or disposition. This is the inner ethics of personality required by a sadhaka. ...t nor West, neither any gain nor loss – a realm which can never be reached by either the mind or senses. In such a situation, Vedantins have laid down so
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• Deva (देवः)
  ...the related feminine equivalent is Devi. Devas are subtle beings defined by their extraordinary divine power (divya shakti). They have a positive benev ...n all traditions. Devatas are the supernatural extraordinary beings around whom revolve numerous legends as described in ancient Bharat's literature. From
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• Jamadagni (जमदग्नि)
  ...nces, Richika brought up his son to be the same way. This was complemented by the noble and loving nature of Satyavati. Jamadagni grew up in the peaceful ...s and realized that she had been shorn of her perfection, le reproved her. By then the children had returned.
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• Mrutyu (मृत्युः)
  ...blished and functional, the individual can interact with the outside world by gaining knowledge and responding appropriately. When the link is permanentl ...g: With the passage of each ''yuga'', righteousness or dharma gets reduced by a quarter, with similar reduction in the qualities of living beings, finall
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• ShadPramanas (षड्प्रमाणाः)
  ...Here we discuss briefly what the six kinds of pramanas which are accepted by the Astika darshanas. ...s though are more than ten in number, six of them (Shad Pramanas) accepted by astika schools of darshanas are discussed here.
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• The Concept of a Temple (देवालयस्य सङ्कल्पना)
  ...transcend our mundane material world and attain Moksha. Temples are known by different names: Devalaya, Devayatana, Mandira, Prasada,Vimana, Devagriha
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• Brahmavidya (ब्रह्मविद्या)
  ...with the soul' and a total living in it with the power of the inner being, by a kind of identification with the object of knowledge is Jnana. ...ry is different, the purpose being to realize inwardly the Truth perceived by the mind or the intellect. 
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• Pratishta (प्रतिष्ठा)
  The sankalpa is recited by the donor in favour of the donee, who is mostly a brahmana. The thing or pr
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