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9 words, from A to Z.

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Bhagavad-Gītā Bhagavad-Gītā

the literally translation means the "song of the Blessed".

K

Texts and scriptures

Kaṭha Upaniṣad Kaṭha Upaniṣad

one of the oldest Major Upaniṣads, it was commented by Ādi Śaṅkarācārya (788-820).

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Mahābhārata Mahābhārata

"The Great War of the Bhārata(s)" is a famous epic and sacred book of ancient India.

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Sādhana pāda Sādhana pāda

the second chapter of the Yogasūtra of Patañjali , which is composed of 55 sūtra.

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Upaniṣad Upaniṣad

(pronounced Upanishad) this term means "to come and sit down respectfully at the feet of a master in order to…

V

Texts and scriptures

Viveka Cūḍāmaṇi Viveka Cūḍāmaṇi

"The jewel of discrimination", written by the great master of Vedānta, Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, in the 8th century, composed of 580…

Y

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Yoga Korunta

title of the work of a ṛṣi from ancient times called Vanama, rediscovered by Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya at the University…

Texts and scriptures

Yoga Mālā Yoga Mālā

is the title of the book written by Sri K.

Texts and scriptures

Yoga sūtra or Yogasūtra Yoga sūtra or Yogasūtra

text in Sanskrit compiled by Patañjali.

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