Pancamahabhuta
Pronunciation-Pan-Sha-Mah-Hah-Boo-Tah
Syllables-2 (Pa-Ca-Ma-Ha-Bhu-Ta)
Other names or spellings-Panchamahabuta
Definition-The Five Great Elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, & Ether.
Para
Pronunciation-Pa-Rah
Syllables-2 (Pa-Ra)
Other names or spellings-Param
Definition-Anything that means supreme or beyond.
Paramatma
Pronunciation-Pa-Rahm-Aht-Mah
Syllables-4(Pa-Ram-At-Ma)
Other names or spellings-Paramatman
Definition-The Supreme Soul that is beyond the Individual Soul
(Jivatman).
Paramahamsa
Pronunciation-Pa-Rahm—Ma-Ham-Sa
Syllables-4(Pa-Ram-At-Ma)
Other names or spellings-Paramahansa
Definition-The Supreme Swan. A high status of person who is self
realized.
Prarabdha Karma
Pronunciation-Prah-Rab-Dah-Kar-Mah
Syllables-5 (Pra-Rab-Dha-Kar-Ma)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-One of the four types of karma. It relates to your karmic
destiny in this lifetime. It contains totality of the past, present and
future karma. An Astrologer can see the reason you desired to take
birth in this lifetime by looking at the Natal Horoscope.
Pati
Pronunciation-Pah-Tee
Syllables-2 (Pat-Ti)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-The word that means the Lord of Something.
Patantra
Pronunciation-Pah-Tahn-T’ra
Syllables-2 (Pa-Tan-Tra)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-Antra is the Suffix referring to the essence of a thought
wave. A Patantra is the projected path is the thought wave travels.
Pauree
Pronunciation-Po-Ree
Syllables-2 (Pa-Ram-At-Ma)
Other names or spellings-Param
Definition-The Supreme Soul that is beyond the Individual Soul
(Jivatman).
Physical Body
Pronunciation-Fiz-Ekel-Bah-Dee
Syllables-5 (Phys-I-Cal-Bo-Dy)
Other names or spellings-Sthula Shairia
Definition-The first body in the Yogic 10 Body scheme. It relates to
the Throat Chakra and to Guru Arjun of the 10 Sikh Gurus.
Positive Mind
Pronunciation-Poz-eh-Tiv-Mynd
Syllables-3 (Pos-I-Tive-Mind)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-The Third body in the Yogic 10 Body scheme. One of the
three functional minds, It relates to the Navel Chakra and to Guru
Amar Das of the 10 Sikh Gurus. The positive mind is opportunistic
and enthusiastic. It alerts you to the “go for it.”
Pra
Pronunciation-Prah
Syllables-1 (Pra)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-Prefix for continuing.
Prabhupati
Pronunciation-Prah-Boo-Pah-Tee
Syllables-4 (Pra-Bhu-Pa-Ti)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-The
Prajapati
Pronunciation-Prah-Jah-Pah-Tee
Syllables-3 (Pra-Dha-Na)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-Original Vedic God, the Creator of Humans. Prajapati
means the lord of Humans.
Prakriti-
Pronunciation-Prah-Krit-Tee
Syllables-3 (Pra-Kri-Ti)
Other names or spellings-Prakrti, Pradhana, Mula/Mool Prakriti,
Yavyakta
Definition-The first part of the 24 principles of creation in Samkhya
Philosophy known as the Mula(Root) Prakriti or Unmanifest Creation,
known to the Alchemists as the Prima Materia. Prakriti is the principle
of Matter. It is within tandem with another concept called Purusha
(Consciousness) and is the vehicle of liberation of consciousness
(Purusha). The Spirit or Consciousness (Purusha) is a singularity
relates to the zero point. Matter (Prakriti) and Form are an evolving
multiplicity relates to infinity. You could say that Purusha is Freedom
and Prakriti is Immortality (The main goals of Yoga). Samkhya values
analysis of inner and outer reality and it distinguishes between the
two. Prakriti in psychological terms is the object and objective world.
Moving towards Prakriti is the maximum point and goal of
Extraversion (the senses/sense world that draws you outward). To
know the object “as it is,” not colored by our projections is a goal of
Yoga. Prakriti is often associated with the mystery of the Feminine
and Matter. Alchemy has by far explored this mystery through
experimentation with matter. The main goals of the alchemists was to
perfect matter and bring imperfect matter to perfection (siddhi) or
completion. In the same way, Yoga attempts to perfect Prakriti,
through body (Ayurveda) and Mind (Yoga) to create a good vehicle
for liberation.
Pralaya
Pronunciation-Prah-Lah-Yah
Syllables-3 (Pra-La-Ya)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-Dissolution
Prana
Pronunciation-Prah-Nah
Syllables-2 (Pra-Na)
Other names or spellings-Pran
Definition-The combination of the Ether and Air elements in the
body. It is the higher form of these elements, the lower forms
resulting in Vata Dosha. It is sub-atomic energy and life force that
moves you. Prana is sub-divided into 5 different sub-pranas. They
are prana, apana, udana, samana, and vyana.
Prana (vayu)
Pronunciation-Prah-Nah-Va-Yoo
Syllables-4 (Pra-Na-Va-Yu)
Other names or spellings-Prana Vata
Definition-One of the five vayus (airs) that is related to the inward
moving air(energy)in the body and it governs the energy in the body.
It is a subdosha of Vata. It is also related to the top half of the body
and the solar (Pingala) Nadi.
Pranayama
Pronunciation-Prah-Nah-Yah-Mah
Syllables-4 (Pra-Na-Ya-Ma)
Other names or spellings-Pranayam
Definition-The fourth limb of Yoga is called Pranayama. It refers to
discipline of the restraint of the life force (prana) by way of the
retention or control of the breath. It is used to direct energy (the 5
pranas). Prana as we know consists of the Ether and Air elements.
These elements create the Vata Dosha, which is the main Dosha of
disease. Proper use Pranayama keeps the God of Death (Yama) at
bay and increases longevity.
Pranamaya Kosha
Pronunciation-Prah-Nah-Yah-Mah-Ko-Sha
Syllables-5 (Pra-Na-Ya-M-Ko-Sha)
Other names or spellings-Pranayama Kosa
Definition- The second of the five sheaths. It is the sheath called the
“Breath Sheath” or “Energy Body.”
Pranee
Pronunciation-Prah-Nee
Syllables-2 (Pra-Nee)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-A person who lives on Prana
Pranic
Pronunciation-Prah-Nik
Syllables-2 (Pra-Nic)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-Adjective referring to Prana.
Pranic Body
Pronunciation- Prah-Nik-Bah-Dee
Syllables-4 (Pra-Nic-Bo-Dy)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-The eighth body in the Yogic 10 Body scheme. It relates to
the Crown Chakra and to Guru Har Krishan of the 10 Sikh Gurus.
Pratyahara
Pronunciation-Praht-Yah-Ha-Rah
Syllables-4 (Prat-Ya-Ha-Ra)
Other names or spellings-Pratyahar
Definition-The fifth limb of Yoga is called Pratyahara. It refers to
discipline of the restraint, retention or control of the senses. It is really
a withdrawal of Extraverted Sensation to get to Introverted Intuition.
Pingala (Nadi)
Pronunciation-Peeng-Gah-Lah-Nah-Dee
Syllables-3 (Pin-Ga-La)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-There are many nadis but there are three main ones. The
Pingala Nadi is the solar or heating channel that starts at the base of
the spine and ends at the 3 rd Eye and comes out of the right nostril.
The Pingala Nadi is responsible for controlling the left brain and the
right side of the body. When the right nostril is open, it is called the
Pingala Svara. The Pingala Svara is a good time for Yang activities
like exercise, . The Ida Nadi is responsible for Apana Vayua and is
Cleansing or operates on the front and lower half of the body (Yin).
Pitta (Dosha)
Pronunciation-Piht-Tha
Syllables-2 (Pit-Ta)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-One of the three bio-energetic forces in Ayurveda. It
relates to the digestive or metabolic processes in the body and
principle of transformation. Fire combined with a little bit of water
element work together to create the Pitta Dosha in the negative
sense and Tejas in the highest sense.
Pittic
Pronunciation-Piht-Tik
Syllables-2 (Pit-Tic)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-Adjective referring to the Pitta Dosha.
Positive Mind
Pronunciation-Poz-Ih-Tiv-Mynd
Syllables-4 (Pos-I-Tive-Mind)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-The sixth body in the Yogic 10 Body scheme. It relates to
the Navel Chakra and to Guru Amar Das of the 10 Sikh Gurus.
Prithvi
Pronunciation-Pritt-Vee
Syllables-2 (Prith-Vi)
Other names or spellings-
Definition- Part of the 24 principles of creation in Samkhya
Philosophy and an evolution of Prakriti. It is the fifth element of the
five great elements (Panchamahbutas) scheme. It is called Earth in
English and refers to the element of Earth or anything that is in Solid
Form. Earth is the densest element. Earth combined with the Water
element work together to create the Kapha Dosha in the negative
sense and Ojas in the highest sense.
Pur
Pronunciation-Poor
Syllables-1 (Pur)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-One that dwells inside. Also means the city (within).
Puranas
Pronunciation-Poor-Rah-Nah
Syllables-3 (Pu-Ra-Na)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-A text containing Hindu Fairy Tales or more accurately
Mythologies and elaborations on the Gods.
Purna
Pronunciation-Poor- Nah
Syllables-3 (Pur-Na)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-Referring to anything that is full, like the Full Moon.
Purusa
Pronunciation-Poor-Roo-Sha
Syllables-3 (Pu-Ra-Sa)
Other names or spellings-Purusha, Purush, Atman
Definition-Existing before the 24 principles of creation in Samkhya
Philosophy known Unmanifest Spirit or Consciousness. Purusha is
the principle of Spirit and Consciousness. It is within tandem with
another concept called Prakriti (Matter) which serves as the vehicle to
the liberation of consciousness (Purusha). The Spirit or
Consciousness (Purusha) is a singularity relates to the zero point.
Matter (Prakriti) and Form are an evolving multiplicity relates to
infinity. You could say that Purusha is Freedom and Prakriti is
Immortality (The main goals of Yoga). Samkhya values analysis of
inner and outer reality and it distinguishes between the two. Purusha
in psychological terms is the subject and subjective world. Moving
towards Purusha is the maximum point and goal of Introversion
(abstract world that draws you inward). To know the subject “as it is,”
not colored by our projections is a goal of Yoga. This subject is not
the subjective I of Ahamkar, but the objective super-subject of the
Self. Most of our task in life is to separate the confusion between
Purusha and Prakriti (metaphysical ignorance).
Purushartha
Pronunciation-Pooroush-Shart-ah
Syllables-4 (Pu-Ru-Shar-Tha)
Other names or spellings-
Definition-The idea that there are four aims (Purusharthas) in life
that we have to take care of in order to be fulfilled. They are Dharma
(Purpose), Artha (Security), Kama (Pleasure) & Moksha (Freedom).
Purushartha means to serve or is for the Purusha.
Pushan
Pronunciation-Poo-Shan
Syllables-2 (Pu-Shan)
Other names or spellings-Pooshan
Definition-One of the original Vedic Deities, who was a Sheppard
and Sun God. Related to the Nakshatra (Star) of Revati in the
constellation of Pisces.
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