Dear Bhagavatas: In deference to the overwhelming requests for the release of the "GLOSSARIAL INDEX OF SANSKRIT, TAMIL AND OTHER TERMS" and the "TIME-LINE" included as Annexures to my book ?HINDUISM REDISCOVERED?, we begin with the "Glossary". As the Glossary is rather too lengthy, it is proposed to feature it in aseries of postings in the alphabetical order, with one or two letters at a time.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER We hasten to assure you that the Glossary is neither exhaustive nor the meanings error-free. We implore your patience in going through the same and please feel free to suggest any corrections / improvements through personal mail addressed to "Ramanbil@xxxx" Thanks for your patience and understanding. The "TIMELINE" needs a litttle reformatting. It will be releaed later, when the reformatting is complete. Neither of them was released to any lists so far. Dasoham Anbil Ramaswamy ============================================================= "K" ============================================================= Kaakamudra:Gesture of contracting lips like a crow Kaala: Time, Black colour, Fate, Death Kalaa: Art form Kaala kshepa: Spending time in spiritual pursuits Kaala kuTa: Black poison a.k.a. Halahala KaalaRudra: Rudra. the black nemesis at the time of the deluge Kaama: Desire, Hedonic pleasure, Lust, Love Kaama sutra: Art of love, Science of erotics Kaamattup paal (Tamil): Works relating to Desire by Sage Tiruvalluvar Kaamya karma: Optional actions for desired results Kaarana-tvam: Causation KaarpaNyam: Same as Aakinchanyam KaaruNyam: Mercy, Feeling one with others in grief Kaavya (Grantha): Epic Kaayam: Body Kada vuLL (Tamil): On who is transcendent and Indwelling at once, God Kaivalya: Aloneness, Self enjoyment without Chit and Achit Kaivarta: Fishermen Kali yuga: The present age of the age cycle Kalki: The Apocalyptic redeemer Kalpa: 14 Manvantaras or 1 day for Brahma Kalpa: Ritual, Also means one of the auxilaries of Veda KalyaaNa: Practicing Ahimsa, Compassion, Mercy Kapa: Watery, Mucus, Bronchial Karaavara: Leather worker KaraNam (Panchanga):A division of time adopted in the almanac Karma: Action, Work, Deed also result of action Kari amudu: Cooked vegetable Karma bhumi: World of action Karma khaaNDa: Action works a.k.a Karma Mimaamsa Karma sanyaasa yoga: Dedication of the fruits of action Karma vaasana: Latent impressions of the past deeds Karma yoga: Union through action KarmEndriyas: Motor Organs Karpagam: Wish yielding tree a.k.a. Parijatham Kartaa: Doer Kartrutva tyaaga: Relinquishment of being agent of doing KaruNa: Intelligent charity KaruvilE tiru (Tamil): Gracious glance of God even at the time of birth Kaumara britya: Paediatrics Kaustuba: Divine Gem of Vishnu, the treasure of the Ocean Kavacha: Shield, a protective formula Kavi taarkika simha: Lion King among poets and rationalist logicians Kena: By Whom? Kevala: Exhalation in breath control Khalinis: Evil spirits that frequent threshholds KhaaNDas: Cantos Kharoshti; (lit)Ass lips,written from right to left Kheechari mudra: Gesture of lengthening the tongue Kirtana (Keertana): Singing the praise of the Lord KoumOdaki: Divine Mace of Vishnu (lit) Stupifier of mind, Koyil (Tamil): Temple of God, Home of the King Krama mukti: Release by gradation Krama pada: A mode of recitation of the scriptural texts KrichraayaNa: An expiating ritual Krishna paksham: Dark fortnight of the moon Krishna yajur veda: The ' black' branch of Yajurveda Krita yuga: The 1st age of the age cycle, The Golden age Kriti-tvam: Action directed towards uplifting others Kritjnata (tvam): Gratitude towards even the smallest good acts Kriya: Activity, Carrying out duties as prescribed in Sastas Kriyamaana (Varthamaana) Karma:Oncoming or accruing karma Kriya sakti: Power of action a.k.a Pravritti Sakti KrOdha: Anger Kshaanti: Patience Kshama: Forgiveness Kshatriyas: Ruling , Princely, Warrior class Kshaya dosham: Exposure to dangers of wearing away Ksheeraabdi (Ksheera saagara): Milky Ocean Kshema: Welfare, Maintaining what has been earned Kudrishti: Those whose views are distorted Kula: Family lineage Kumbaka: (lit) Potting up, Bottling up air inhaled Kundalini: A serpent supposed to be lying coiled in Mooladhara Kunjaraha: Elephant Kunkumam (Crosus Sativus):Red powder prepared with turmeric Kurma: Tortoise Kuyukta: Those who misinterpret ================================================================ " L" ================================================================ Laghima: Weightlessness Laghu jaataka: Short Horoscopy Laghu tiruvaaraadana: Abridged form of worship Lagna: The confluence of planets under which one is born Laya archa: Lakshmi's form as seated on the chest of Vishnu Laya yoga: Union by Consonance Leela (or Lila): Play, Sport Leela vibuthi: God's playground Loba: Miserliness also Greed Loka: World, Sphere, Realm Lokaacharya: Universal Preceptor ================================================================ To Continue ================================================================ _________________________________________________________________MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
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