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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Nethi (Neti)
Literally ‘not this’. A way of cleansing oneself of illusions or wrong identities.
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Nilgiri
Literally blue peaks. Refers to a certain hilly district located north of Coimbatore, known for its rich wildlife.
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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.