Dronacharya
The royal tutor of the Pandavas and Kauravas, princes of the Indian epic Mahabharatha.
D_Category, Hinduism
D_Category, Hatha_Yoga, Mysticism, Spirituality
Dhyana (Meditation)
Meditative state, One of the eight limbs of yoga.
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Dosha
Defect or blemish. Specifically refers to defects in the physical, mental or energy bodies.
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Dostoevsky
A well known Russian author and philosopher who lived in the nineteenth century.
D_Category, Time
Dussherra (Vijayadashami)
A Traditional Indian festival of colour, dance and music that lasts nine days, culminating in the celebration of the victory of good over evil[Lord Rama having slain the Demon Ravana in Sri Lanka] and Returned to India. The celebration of this festival in Mysore attracts thousands of people from all over the country.
E_Category, Places
Essenes
Ancient Jewish sect of ascetics and mystics which existed from the second century B.C. to the second century A.D. A secret school of mysticism which is known to have aided Jesus during his life.
G_Category, Hinduism
Gandharva
A class of celestial beings who are usually gifted with extraordinary talents such as music and dance.
C_Category, Sacred_Walks, Sadhguru
Chamundi Hills with Sadhguru (Sacred Walks)
A famous pilgrimage centre on the outskirts of Mysore, India, which was patronized by the Maharajas of Mysore. Also the place where Sadhguru had a deep experience of the Self at the age of twenty-five.
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Gandhi
Refers to Mahatma (great soul) Gandhi, an Indian nationalist leader, considered the father of the freedom movement. His peaceful, non-violent methods of protest were revolutionary, and brought an element of spirituality into public life.