About Samatva

Samatva is the Hindu concept of equanimity. Its root is sama (सम) meaning – equal or even.Sāmya - meaning equal consideration towards all human beings - is a variant of the word.

Control of The Brain and Nervous System

10
Jun
2018
Yoga
To attain a condition in which the fullest is possible, it is essential to control the brain and the nervous system. In old tracts we find the statement: "When the is relieved of all its impurities, there appear the perceptible signs of ... the glowing color of ." While speaking of the "brain," we must, to some extent, drop the Western concept of the brain as the sole seat of .
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Rigveda (padapatha) manuscript in Devanagari, early 19th century

Glossary of Sanskrit words & phrases

6
Aug
2017
Dharma, Hinduism
The following list consists of notable concepts that are derived from Hindu and Buddhist cultures and associated traditions, which are expressed as words in Sanskrit or other Indic languages and Dravidian languages. The main purpose of this list is to make it easy for one to find specific concepts, and to provide a guide to unique concepts of and Buddhism all in one place. Many Sanskrit concepts have an Indian secular meaning as well as .
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