Naga
Lit. serpent. Symbol of the Kundalini coiled at the base of the spine; one of the secondary types of life forces (prana).
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Naga Babas
People belonging to a certain spiritual sect in North India, who are known to wander naked in the Himalayas with just vibhuthi smeared on the body, even during the coldest winter seasons.
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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.