Janaka
An ancient Indian King and an enlightened disciple of Sage Ashtavakra, Janaka was known for his extraordinary wisdom.
Hinduism, J_Category
Adiyogi, J_Category
Jyotir Linga
Lingas of, special importance to the Shaivaites. There are twelve Jyotir Lingas in India which are a part of the mandatory pilgrimage of any Shiva devotee.
K_Category, Spirituality
Kaivalya
Aloneness, oneness or absolute. A state of ultimate oneness. Patanjali used the name Kaivalya to describe the goal and fulfillment of Yoga, the state of complete detachment from transmigration. Virtually synonymous with mukthi, Kaivalya is the highest condition, resulting in liberation.
K_Category, Spirituality, Time
Kaivalya Pada
The fourth and final part of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, dealing with absolution.
G_Category, Places, Sacred_Walks
Gomukh
lit. cow-face. A place in the upper Himalayas, the location where the glacier forms the river Ganga. The glaciatic form has melted in such a way that it resembles the face of a cow.
K_Category, Kriya_Yoga, Mysticism
Kaka Pranayama
Kriya involving a sound like a bird call, which makes one less available to gravity. Taught in Isha Yoga programs.
G_Category, Spritual Beings
Gorakhnath
A great spiritual master who was one of the disciples of Matsyendranath. He is believed to have lived sometime between 900 and 1225 A.D.
K_Category, Linga_Bhairavi
Kali
A powerful goddess; a form of Shakthi in a fierce aspect. She signifies annihilation through which the seed of life emerges. She inspires terror and love at the same time.