Nirvana (Nibanna)
Buddhist term for Mahasamadhi, or Nirvana, the complete dissolution of the Self, the ultimate goal of spiritual seekers.
Enlightenment, M_Category, Spirituality
Mysticism, Spirituality, T_Category
Turiya
Beyond the three states of waking, dreaming, and sleeping. A transcendental state of awareness and bliss.
Spirituality, V_Category
Vasana
Tendencies or desire; subliminal trait left behind in the mind by action and desire.
Hinduism, Spirituality, V_Category
Vishwa Rupa Darshana
An experience of the vastness of the existence. Also, a rare Cosmic Vision of the Master granted by the master to the deserving disciple.
Bramhacharis, S_Category, Spirituality
Swami
He who knows or is master of himself. A respectful title for a Hindu monk, usually a sanyasi, an initiate dedicated wholly to spiritual life.
S_Category, Spirituality
Shavasana
Literally corpse posture. One of the over six hundred asanas in the classical yogic tradition. Practiced intermittently between other asanas, it is known for its rejuvenating effect on the system.
S_Category, Spirituality
Shishya – Disciple
Literally pupil or disciple. One who has submitted himself to a teacher or a Guru.
Mysticism, S_Category, Spirituality
Shuddhi
Literally purification. A basic component of spiritual life.