Dharana
Pronunciation-Dah-Rah-Nah
Syllables-3 (Dha-Ra-Na)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-The sixth limb of Yoga is called Dharana. It refers to
concentration. Part of the trinity of Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi
which is called Samyama. Dharana is the process of becoming one
pointed. Success concentration is considered to be 12 seconds of
uninterrupted focus.
Dharma
Pronunciation-Darr-Mah
Syllables-2 (Dhar-Ma)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-One of the four aims (Purusharthas) in life. It deals with
self-realization, identity, purpose, law, right action & truth. When one
acts with Dharma (Intelligence & Wisdom) karma is not produced.
Doing Dharma furthers the individuation process and naturally
creates meaning to alleviate the karma of the unconscious complexes
and archetypes/samskaras.
Dharmic
Pronunciation-Darr-Mik
Syllables-2 (Dhar-Mic)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-Adjective referring to anything related to Dharma.
Dharmi
Pronunciation-Darr-Mee
Syllables-2 (Dhar-Mc)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-A person who follows Dharma.
Darsana
Pronunciation-Darr-Shaun-Ah
Syllables-2 (Dhar-Sha-Na)
Other names or spellings-Darshan
Definition-Perspective or lens. Darshan means to see in a certain
way. There are six main Darshans in Yogic Philosophy. They are
Samkhya, Yoga, Vedanta, Purva Mimamsa, Uttar Mimamsa
(Vedanta) and Nyaya. Organizer is Jaimini.
Dasani (Mantra)
Pronunciation-Dah-Sha-Nee
Syllables-2 (Da-Sa-Ni)
Other names or spellings-Dashani
Definition-Mentally visualizing a mantra.
Deva
Pronunciation-Dayv-Vah
Syllables-2 (De-Va)
Other names or spellings-Devas
Definition-One of the three types of beings. Deva is a Demi-god and
refers to the realm of the Demigods. Devas bring light and
knowledge. Deva are related to our psyche and the forces of the
psyche. They are very important in the Lunar Zodiac of the
Nakshatras (Stars/Asterisms).
Devayana
Pronunciation-Dayv-Vah-Yah-Nah
Syllables-2 (De-V-Ya-Naa)
Other names or spellings-
Definition- The path of the Devas or Gods, refers to the Ayana
(Path) of the Sun, on its course to increasing light, from Winter
Solstice to Summer Solstice.
Dhi
Pronunciation-D’hee
Syllables-1 (Dhi)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-Intelligence
Dhyana
Pronunciation-D’Yah-Nah
Syllables-2 (Dh-Ya-Na)
Other names or spellings-Meditation
Definition-The seventh limb of Yoga is called Dhyana. It refers to
mediation which is longer concentration. Part of the trinity of Dharana,
Dhyana and Samadhi which is called Samyama. A successful
meditation is built upon increased Dharana (Concentration) and
considered to be 2 minutes and 24 seconds of uninterrupted focus.
Dhyana (Yoga)
Pronunciation-D’Hyah-Nah
Syllables-2 (Dh-Ya-Na)
Other names or spellings-Meditation
Definition-One of the twenty-two yoga styles. Yoga is the method of
uniting with the divine. Dhyana Yoga is the method of yoking with the
divine by meditating on the Divine. Dharana and Simran combine in
Dhyana Yoga.
Dosa
Pronunciation-Doh-Sha
Syllables-2 (Do-Sa)
Other names or spellings-Dosha
Definition-Refers to any imbalance of the five great elements or any
imbalance in general. An imbalance of the Ether and Air elements
results in what is called “Vata” Dosha, resulting in irregularity, anxiety,
fear, overwhelm, constipation etc. An imbalance of the Fire and
Water elements results in what is called “Pitta” Dosha resulting in
irritability, anger, inflammation, infections, over heat. An imbalance of
the Water and Earth elements results in what is called “Kapha”
Dosha, resulting in stagnation, excess mucous, swelling, overweight
etc.
Drdha Karma
Pronunciation-D’rih-D’thah-Kar-Mah
Syllables-4 (Dr-Dha-Kar-Ma)
Other names or spellings-Dridha Karma
Definition-One of the three qualitative levels of karma. It relates
fixed karma that is hard to change. This type of Karma relates to Fate
more than Free Will. Karma is created by desire. An Astrologer can
see the Drdha karma in the Natal Horoscope by using various
techniques that involve the Fixed Signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio &
Aquarius.
Drdha-Adrdha Karma
Pronunciation-D’reh-Dhah-Ah-D’reh-Dah-Kar-Mah
Syllables-7 (Dr-Dha-A-Dr-Dha-Kar-Ma)
Other names or spellings-Drdha-Adridha Karma
Definition-One of the three qualitative levels of karma. It relates to
the is fixing and fastening but still can change. It is in-between fate
and free will. Karma is created by desire. An Astrologer can see the
Drdha-Adrdha karma in the Natal Horoscope by using various
techniques that involve the Dual Signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius &
Pisces.
Dukka
Pronunciation-Dook-Ka
Syllables-2 (Duk-Ka)
Other names or spellings-Dukkha
Definition-The word for sorrow, pain, misery and unhappiness.
Dvapara Yuga
Pronunciation-Dwah-Pah-Rah-You-Gah
Syllables-2 (Dva-Pa-Ra-Yu-Ga)
Other names or spellings-Dwapara Yug(a), Doapar Yug
Definition-A Yuga is an Age and a long period of time. The are four
main Yugas: Dvapara Yuga is the Electrical Age or the Age of
Energy. These Yugas have an ascending and descending direction.
The ascending direction is moving from Kali Yuga (Dark Age) to the
Satya Yuga (Enlightened Age) and the descending direction is
moving from the Satya Yuga (Enlightened Age) and falling into the
Kali Yuga (Dark Age).There is debate about whether we are still in
Kali or Dvapara. Some even posit that we are in the ascending
Dvapara with a subset of Kali (Dvapara-Kali). The electrical age
(Dvapara) certainly matches the rise of technology in the external
world.