Sanskrit Terms Flashcards

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Satvada

A

Everything is true and real. Including dreams, ideas, and fantasies.

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Parinmavada

A

The way we see things today may not be the way we saw them yesterday.

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3
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Purusa

A

That which sees. That which can see correctly.

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4
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Sutra

A

Stitch. Binds Yoga.

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5
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Svadhyaya

A

Self Study.

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6
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Tapas

A

Root word Tap. To Heat or Cleanse.

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7
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Kriya Yoga

A

Three ways of being: Health, Inquiry, and Quality of Action.

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8
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Asana

A

Posture.

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9
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Sthira

A

Steadiness and Alertness. Strength.

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10
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Sukah

A

Sweetness and Ease. Being comfortable in a posture.

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11
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Yama

A

Yoke. Social Discipline.

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12
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Niyama

A

Me Yama. Personal Discipline.

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13
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Dhrana

A

Concentration.

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14
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Dhyana

A

Absorbtion.

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15
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Aum

A

Past Present Future. Sound of the Creation of the Universe.

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16
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Dristi

A

Focal Point

17
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Prana

A

Life Force, Energy, Breath.