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    Scientific Terms/Concepts

    Spiritual aspirant established in sadhana, or spiritual practice; one who is striving for moksha, or self realization.
    Spiritual practice done regularly for inner experience and liberation; process of internal refinement on Path towards perfection.
    Right or proper thinking.
    Literally, ' petalled lotus'; spiritual centre situated at crown of head; represents state of enlightenment; abode of Shiva; transcendental consciousness.
    With form.
    Attitude of silent witness or seer; awareness.
    Third of the four Vedas which deals mainly with devotion, worship and contemplation.
    Eighth stage of Patanjali's ashtanga yoga, culmination of meditation; state of union of mind with the object of meditation; supramental consciousness; merging with divine consciousness; total illumination.
    Centre where samprajnata samadhi is experienced.
    Impression stored in the subtle body, unconscious memories or impressions which sets up impulses and thoughts that govern our personality and performance.
    Eternal values, synonym for hindu religion.
    Spiritual resolve; positive affirmation; willpower, determination or conviction; concept formed in the mind; important tool used in the practice of yoga Nidra.
    Renunciation of the world, possessions and attachments.