You are here: SriPedia - SriRangaSri - Archives - May 2003

SriRangaSri List Archive: Message 00169 May 2003

 
May 2003 Indexes ( Date | Thread | Author )
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next]


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 a
series of postings in the alphabetical order, with one letter 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
=============================================================
"D"
=============================================================
Daanam: Donation, Philanthropy, Gifting, Charity
Daanavas: Giants
Daasyus: Slaves, Barbarians
Dadhi annam: Curd (Yogurt) rice
Dagda paTa: Burnt cloth
Dahara: Innermost recesses of the heart
Daityas: Genii
Dakinis: Ogresses
Dakshinaayana: 6-month period when the Sun moves Southward
DanDa (recitation): A mode of recitation of the scriptural texts
Dandam Samarpithal:To prostrate at the feet
DanDa neethi: (lit). rule by the rod, Rule of justice and punishment
Danvantri: Divine Physician
Darsanas: Points of view, Theories, Philosophical systems
Daya: Tender Sympathy, Mercy, Compassion
Dayaa bhaaga: Co-parcenary interest of the heirs of a dead person
Deepa (or Dipa): Lamp
Deergha: Elongated
DEha vritti: Physiology
Deiva or DEva: (lit) Shining one, Divine being
Deiva (marriage): Offer of a girl in marriage to a priest
DEsa: Space, Country
DEva archanam: Worshipping the Lord
DEva baasha: (lit)Language of the Gods, Samskritam
DEva gaNas: Group of divinities
DEvamaana varusha: Divine years
DEva maarga: Shining route, Path of Gods
DEva naagari: The script of the city of Gods
DEvata: God, Deity
DEvataantara: Petty or lower deities a.k.a Kshudra devatas
DEva yagna: Deity worship
Dhaaraka: That which/ who maintains, Supports
DhaaraNa: Becoming one with God through meditation
Dhairyam: Keeping up promises, Bravery, Courage
Dhanur vEda: (lit) Archery, Military Science
Dharani: Mnemonic magic formula
Dharma: Virtue, that which sustains, Duties, Obligations, Law
Dharma buta gnaana: Extrinsic perception
Dharma sastras (Sutras): Texts of law codes and ethics, Societal Aphorisms
Dharma yuddha: War on righteous lines
Dharmi buta gnaana: Intrinsic Consciousness
Dhaatu: Basic constituents of the body, Root in etymology
Dhauti: Cleanliness
Dhoopa: Incense
Dhr: To sustain, hold together, firmness
Dhumaadhi marga: The smoky path
Dhyaana mudra: Gesture representing meditation
Dig Vijaya: Conquest of the quarters
Dig ambara: Sky clad Jains
Dig brama: Not knowing the directions
Din-ilaahi: A hotch potch compromise religion of Akbar
Disa: Space
Divya: Established by Devas, shining, divine
Divya desa: Holy places consecrated by Alwars and Acharyas
Divya prabhanda: 4000 Holy collects of the hymns of Alwars
Draavida baasha: Language of the Dravidians
Draavida veda: The Veda of the Dravidians
Dravya: Substance, Sacrificial materials
Dravya vidya: Medicine and Pharmacology
Dhruthi: Determination, Will power
Duhkam: Sorrow, Buddhist term for Advaita Nirvachaniyam
Duhka misratvam: What is earned being mixed with misery
Duhka mulatvam: Earning only through grievous efforts
Duhkodikartvam: Earnings becoming source of further misery
Dushta: Wicked
Dvaita / Dvaitin: Dualism, Those who believe in Dualism
Dvaya Mantra: The Surrender Mantra
Dveepas (or Dvipas): ( lit) Islands, Continents
Dvija: Twice born
Dwaapara yuga: The 3rd era of each Kalpa (before Kaliyuga)
Dwiteeya para ardham: The second half of Brahma's life
Dyaana (or) Dhyaana: Meditative flow, Concentration
Dyaana sloka (or Dhyaana sloka): Invocatory verse of prayer
Dyaavaa-prithvi: Sky above and the earth below, those between them
=============================================
"E" will follow
=============================================

_________________________________________________________________
Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail





[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next] [Date Index ] [Thread Index ] [Author Index ]
Home Page
http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia
srirangasri-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
To subscribe to the list