Arjuna
Hero of the great epic Mahabharatha, to whom Lord Krishna imparted the Divine message of the Bhagavad Gita.
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A_Category, Spirituality
Ashram
Sacred dwelling of spiritual seekers under the guidance of a Guru, or spiritual Master.
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Ashtanga Yoga
The eight limbs, or disciplines, of yoga: yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi, as described by sage Patanjali.
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Ashtavakra
One with eight deformities. An ancient spiritual master par excellence.
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Akka
Lit. Sister – a respectful way of addressing a woman, in the Tamil language. Here, it refers to a saint popularly known as Akka Mahadevi – a 12th century Queen in Karnataka, who renounced everything to go in search of Shiva, her celestial husband. Akka is known for her spiritual couplets, which are revered even today as classic poetry.
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Atharva Veda
Last of the four Vedas, that expounds the technology of using physical energy to one’s advantage.
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Amavasya
The new moon – the darkest night of the month. The planetary positions of the earth and moon have long been made use of by spiritual seekers in India to enhance their spiritual practices.
Kriya_Yoga, Programs, S_Category, Sadhana
Shanmukhi Mudra – Beautifying Kriya
[Shanmukhi Mudra] Shanmukhi mudra is a simple but subtle practice that brightens and rejuvenates the face and eyes and brings
Kriya_Yoga, S_Category, Sadhana
Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya
Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, an ancient, purifying 21-minute yoga practice of immeasurable transformative power that Sadhguru has brought to the modern world. Shambhavi aligns your entire system so that your body, mind, emotions and energies function in harmony, establishing a chemistry of blissfulness within you and empowering you to create your life the way you want it.