Process of consecration or energizing an object with Divine energies. These processes are mainly of two kinds – Mantraprathishta, through chanting of appropriate mantras and performing of rituals and pranaprathishta, through a direct process involving the consecrator’s own prana shakthi – life energies.
Lit. luster. One who has the needed qualities for initiation or Enlightenment.
Pongamia pinnata. A tropical medicinal tree native to India, known for its shade giving and oxygen generating capabilities. The oil of the pongam seeds is traditionally used in oil lamps.
Worship, a Vedic ritual for the invocation of Divine energy and Grace. The feminine aspect of life. Refers to Nature or Creation. Fundamental life force: vital energy.
Fundamental life force: vital energy.