Shree Swami Samarth Maharaj

A Short Biography of Shree Swami Samarth 227
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Glossary
Aarti A very important part of worship in which the devotee waves a lamp around the
Sadguru or Deity and simultaneously sings devotional hyms.
Abhanga Singing of religious hymns in praise of God or Sadguru
Adimata Goddess Parvati. Divine consort of Lord shiva
Adnya Chakra The kundalini energy center at the center of forehead between the eyebrows. A
chakra is a nexus of metaphysical and/or biophysical energy residing in the human
body along the spinal cord. There are seven charkas/centers and each has its own
properties. They are (from bottom of the spine and up): Muladhara or The base or
root chakra, Swadhisthana or The sacral chakra, Manipura or The solar plexus
chakra, Anahata or The heart/emotions chakra, Vishuddha or The throat chakra,
Ajna or The Third eye, and Sahasrara or The crown charka. The chakras are
described as being aligned in an ascending column from the base of the spine to the
top of the head. Each chakra is associated with a certain color, multiple
physiological functions, an aspect of consciousness, a classical element, and other
distinguishing characteristics.They are visualised as lotuses with a different number
of petals in every chakra. The chakras are thought to vitalise the physical body and
to be associated with interactions of a physical, emotional and mental nature. They
are considered loci of life energy, or prana, (also called shakti), which is thought to
flow among them along pathways called nadis. The function of the chakras is to
spin and draw in this Universal Life Force Energy to keep the spiritual, mental,
emotional and physical health of the body in balance.
Ajanubahu One whose arms are long enough to reach the knees
Ajanubahu One with long arms that reach upto the knees
Akshata Consecreted rice. Akshata: (Sanskrit) "Unbroken." Unmilled, uncooked rice, often
mixed with turmeric, offered as a sacred substance during puja, or in blessings for
ceremonies. This, the very best food, is the finest offering a devotee can give to
God.
Alakh Name of Brahma, the creator of universe.
Alchemy The art of transforming base metal into Gold
Amavasya day New moon day
Anant Vrat Infinite Religious Observance
Anchal The border of her saree. Generally Women extend the border of their saree to
accept blessings from a Sadguru or Deity. The blessings can be in various forms:
coconut, cloth, rice etc depending on the Sadguru’s wish at the time.
Annas One Indian rupee equals sixteen annas.
Ashad The fourth month of the Hindu year and the month June\July, as per English
Calendar
Ashram Hermitage. An Ashram (Pronounced 'aashram') in ancient India was a Hindu
hermitage where sages lived in peace and tranquility amidst nature. Spiritual and
physical exercises, such as the various forms of Yoga, were regularly performed by
the hermitage residents. Other sacrifices and penances, such as Yajnas were also
performed.
Ashwin Krishna
Dwadashi
The twelfth day of second fortnight of the seventh ‘Ashwin’ month as per Hindu
Calendar and October or November month as per English calendar
Atmalinga Symbol of Self. An embodiment of a supreme entity’s divine presence.
Atmanand Soul-Joy resulting from Divine contemplation
Atri Rishi Atri maharishi is one of the ten sons of Creator Brahma, created by just the will of
the Almighty and therefore designated as a Maanasa-putras (mentally generated
issues). There were ten of these. Atri's wife is Anasuyaa, a daughter of Kardama
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