Kosha – Sheath
lit. sheath, vessel, layer.
Hinduism, K_Category, Spirituality
Krishna
The Original Supreme Personality of Godhead who appeared historically over 5237 years ago, Krishna is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu pantheon. A Yadava Prince and the Central Character of the Epic Mahabharata. His appearance was re-establish religious principles to destroy the demons, have loving transcendental relationships with his devotees and to give humanity the Teachings of Bhagavad Gita, thorough his disciple Arjuna, The most sacred scriptures of the Vaishanavites.
K_Category, Places, Sacred_Walks
Kumara Parvat
A mountain peak in the Western Ghats—a powerful spiritual destination. Samadhi of Subramanya the six faced yogi, son of Shiva.
K_Category, Places, Sacred_Walks
Kumbh Mela
A major spiritual and religious festival on the banks of river Ganga. During this time millions of spiritual aspirants converge on the banks of the river Ganga and take a ceremonial dip. A nexus of cosmic energy every, twelve years, celebrated at Allahabad and other places in India by a gathering of sages and mystics.
K_Category, Kriya_Yoga
Kumbhaka
Breath retention during yogic practice, especially in the practice of pranayama.
K_Category, Linga_Bhairavi, Yantras
Kumkum
Vermilion or red powder made of turmeric and lime worn by the Hindus at the point of the third eye on the forehead.
K_Category, Kriya_Yoga, Mysticism
Kundalini
Literally serpent power. Cosmic energy which is depicted as a snake coiled at the base of the spine (Muladhara chakra) and that eventually, through the practice of yoga, rises up the Sushumna nadi. As it rises, the Kundalini awakens each successive chakra, until it reaches the Sahasrar. The manifested Kundalini becomes Kula, the all transcending light of consciousness.