Prakriti
The feminine aspect of life. Refers to Nature or Creation.
N_Category, Spirituality
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.
L_Category, Mysticism, Spirituality
Linga
lit. The first form; the primordial form. An energy form consecrated for worship, generally associated with Lord Shiva. An adjective or prefix meaning great, mighty, powerful, lofty, noble.
Enlightenment, M_Category, Spirituality
Mahaparinibbanna
Buddhist term for Mahasamadhi, or Nirvana, the complete dissolution of the Self, the ultimate goal of spiritual seekers.
Enlightenment, M_Category, Spirituality
Mahasamadhi
Complete dissolution of the Self also known as Nirvana, and Mahaparinibbana in other spiritual traditions. The dropping of the physical body in full awareness.
K_Category, Spirituality
Kanphat
Literally torn ear. A spiritual sect in Northern India, who are so called because of their tradition of piercing their ears.
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.
I_Category, Spirituality
Isha
Formless Divine energy. Also the name chosen by Sadhguru for the Foundation created to offer the ultimate spiritual possibility to all mankind.
K_Category, Spirituality
Kaivalya
Aloneness, oneness or absolute. A state of ultimate oneness. Patanjali used the name Kaivalya to describe the goal and fulfillment of Yoga, the state of complete detachment from transmigration. Virtually synonymous with mukthi, Kaivalya is the highest condition, resulting in liberation.