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A Series of Lessons on the Inner Teachings of the Philosophies and Religions of India1378
Tanamatras. Subtle or fine elements of Nature, from which the gross
elements proceed.
Tapas. Ascetic practices for controlling the body by fasting, austerities, selftorture,
etc.
“Tat Tvam Asi.” A term meaning “That thou art,” used by Hindu teachers to
their students, and which informs them of their relationship with Brahman,
through the Indwelling Spirit.
Tattvas. Principles; Categories; Ultimate Classes; Truths.
Tejas. The element of Fire.
Trishna. Desire; thirst; longing; craving.
Turiya. The highest state of consciousness.
Tyaga. Renunciation of the lower for the higher.
Udana. Nerve-current controlling the speech organs.
Udgatha. The awakening of the Kundalini.
Upadana.
Upanishads. The later Sacred Books of India.
Upayapratyaya. The state of intense abstraction, or meditation upon
abstract things; abstract meditation, or meditation upon nothing.
Uttara Mimansa. A term applied to the Vedanta System of Hindu
Philosophy, and meaning “subsequent investigation,” or “investigation of
the subsequent part,” the “investigation” applying to the Vedas.
Vada. Knowledge by Argument, or Discussion.
Vairagyam. Renunciation of, and non-attachment to, the objects or
allurement of the senses.
Vaisheshika. The school or system of Hindu Philosophy founded by Kanada,
one of the distinguishing features of which is the “Atomic Theory.” (See
lesson on The Three Minor Systems.)
Vaishnavas. The disciples and worshipers of Vishnu, or Krishna; one of the
leading religious sects of India. (See lessons on The Religions of India.)
Varuna. A god in the ancient Hindu mythology.
Vasudeva. A manifestation of the Infinite Being.