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Hinduism Hindu Vedic Vedas
Glossary Terminology
Dharma
Doctrine of virtuous
living and of the religious and moral rights and duties of each individual to
live a life of good conduct. By following divine law; being respectful of
parents, elders, and swamis; by not doing mental, emotional, or physical harm to
others; and by doing heart centered works of selfless service, pastlife karmas
are resolved.
Hatha Yoga
The goal of the Hatha Yoga practitioner is health and vitality through rigorous
training that involves many practices including breathing exercises (pranayama)
and physical postures (asanas). When the postures and breathing exercises
are mastered and the will trained to consciously control the vital energies of
the physical and etheric bodies, the kundalini force is awakened at the base of
the spine and used to open, purify, and vitalize the seven energy centers in the
appropriate order.
Jnana Yoga
A difficult but profound path where the thinking philosopher seeks union, peace,
and liberation through information and discernment. Knowledge and wisdom
are achieved by patiently releasing delusional thoughts and feelings until the
meditator is attuned with the reality of Spirit. As the mind and heart blossom
with the illuminating realization that divinity is the inherent nature of the
individual soul essence - first transformation and then eventual enlightenment occur.
Karma
An individual's
state in this life is the result of physical and mental actions in past lives.
Actions in this life will influence the circumstances of future incarnations. By
this law of cause and effect, individuals create their own destinies by their
deeds, words, and thoughts. The cycle of rebirth will continue until all karmas
are resolved and the soul attains spiritual knowledge and liberation.
Karma Yoga
Linked to the fourth center, the
Anahata or heart center, this yogic path centers on the universal karmic law of cause and effect.
Transformation occurs when one learns to act out of love without attachment to
immediately apparent results. By developing more responsible habits and
attitudes, "new actions", the practitioner changes his feeling and thought
patterns through right action and service resulting in "new reactions", realization
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