Nadis
Channel through which the life force, or prana, flows in the energy body. There are 72,000 interconnecting the chakras. The three main nadis are named Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna.
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Naga
Lit. serpent. Symbol of the Kundalini coiled at the base of the spine; one of the secondary types of life forces (prana).
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Naga Babas
People belonging to a certain spiritual sect in North India, who are known to wander naked in the Himalayas with just vibhuthi smeared on the body, even during the coldest winter seasons.
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Namaskar (Namaste)
Traditional salutation which acknowledges the divinity within a person.
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Neem
A common deciduous evergreen tree (Azadirachta indica) which grows in India, known for its extremely bitter leaves, fruits and flowers. Used extensively for its innumerable medicinal qualities, neem is sometimes called ‘the village pharmacy.Õ Over 100 pharmacologically active substances have been identified in this plant.
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Matsyendranath
Literally Lord of the Fish. A yogi of celestial proportions who lived around the tenth century A.D. The Guru of Goraknath, he is believed to have been an incarnation of Shiva himself.