Shree Swami Samarth Maharaj

A Short Biography of Shree Swami Samarth 229
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he rose by pure merit to a Brahmarshi. Bhrigu, Angira, Atri, Vishwamitra,
Kashyapa, Vasishta, and Agastya are the seven brahmarshis.
Brahmatadakarata Get absorption into the Supreme Being
Brahma-tatva The true knowledge of Supreme Spirit
Brahmin The traditional higher caste wherein the person is an expert in the knowledge of
Vedas and other Vedic texts in the Hindu sacred Scriptures
Brahmin Bhojan Sumptuous food served to all Brahmins as a part of service to Deity or Sadguru.
Burfi Indian Sweetmeat. Generally prepared for festivities and special occasions.
Chandra Swar Breathing air out of left nostril.
Charanodaka The holy water which washed the lotus feet of Sri Swamiji
Charan-Teerth Holy water obtained from washing the lotus feet. Considered to have divine energy
of a Sadguru or deity.
Chaturdashguni
tambul
A roll of betal leaf with fourteen ingredients like lime, betalnut etc
Chaturmas Period of four months covered between Ashadha Shuddha Ekadashi to Kartik
Shuddha Ekadashi as per Hindu calendar and July to November as per English
calendar
Chillim A small smoking pipe
Chiroot A kind of cigar
Chowrie A fly whisk made of feathers.
Circumambulating Walking around the temple from left to right.
Damaru A damaru is a small two-headed drum used by Lord Shiva
Dargah A Muslim place of worship
Darshan Darshan is a Sanskrit term meaning sight (in the sense of an instance of seeing
something or somebody), vision, apparition, or a glimpse. It is most commonly
used for visions of the divine; that is, of a god or a very holy person or artifact. We
could have a "darshan" of the deity in the temple (at the gross level) or have a
"darshan" in that inward eye of a light or awareness (at a subtle plane). Sudarshan
means a glimpse of the "self". In India people travel hundreds of kilometres for the
darshan, the look, of a holy man or woman because this look is believed to confer
blessings. Conversely, looks of anger or envy are widely feared. "Darshan" means
Seeing, derived from the root drsh= "to see" To see with reverence and devotion.
The term is used specifically for beholding highly revered people with the intention
of inwardly contacting and receiving their grace and blessings. "By doing darshan
properly a devotee develops affection for God, and God develops affection for that
devotee." In Indian culture, the touching of the feet (pranam or charanasparsh) is
a show of respect and it is often an integral part of darshan. Children do touch the
feet of their family elders while people of all ages will bend to touch the feet of a
great guru or a form of God (such as Ram or Krishna).
Dashapindi The oblations collectively to the manes of a deceased ancestor which are offered
daily from the first day of his decease until the tenth or which are offered together
on the tenth
Dashmi A flat bread prepared in milk
Datta-Sampradaya The tradition of Lord Dattatrey and his lineage
Devghar A sacred place where deities or idols are established and worshipped.
Dewan Prime Minister
Dharmaglani Decline in religious practice
Dharmashala A charitable institution meant for the accommodation of travellers (pilgrims).
Dhotees A garment of males worn around waist passing under and tucked behind
Digambar A naked ascetic
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