Nithyananda Yoga: Evolution of the New Species🔗

Agama – Paramahamsa Nithyananda reveals, that "Vedas are the ultimate, superior authority for the Hindus. Vedas are like a pure science, where the ultimate truths are explained, but Agamas are the scriptures where the applied technology, the applied science is expanded. All the Hindu bodies accept Vedas and Agamas as Shruti [that which is heard] and everything else follows as Smritis [the remembered scriptures]. Agamas are directly revealed by Sadashiva; they are more like a practical manual of how to, what to, where to, when to. All these details are answered with the right context, giving enough of understanding and I should say, in a more sympathetic, compassionate way, with a lot of concern for human beings with tremendous user-friendliness."

Ani – Point of a needle Anila – the god of wind; wind Anjalika – a small mouse Anjali mudra – hand gesture, palms together on the chest Anjani – name of mother of Hanuman Ankusa – a hook or a god Apana Vayu – wind/air that moves away; one of the five subdivisions of prana Āpta Pramana – the ancient, authentic, time-tested, fool-proof compilations of experiences of Enlightened Sages called the Rishis, Siddhas, Munis, Incarnations (Avatars), the direct disciples and followers and descendants of Bhagavan Sadashiva, like the Saptarishis, Maharishis, including the Enlightened Ones such as Patanjali, Valmiki, Agastya Mahamuni, Abhinavagupta, Kshemaraja, Paramahamsa Yogananda, etc. The compiled experiences verify and expand further on the VedaAgamas, forming Āpta Pramana. Aranyacataca – a while sparrow Arabha – taking hold of or seizing Ardhodaya – the rising of the half- moon Arghya – a respectful offering to a god or venerable person Atmalinga – spiritual alchemy product in the form of a linga, energized by Swamiji and given for individual worship Atmamurti – energized life-size photo of Swamiji Ātma Pramana – the direct experiences of the Living Avatar, Paramahamsa Nithyananda, who is respected and revered as the living incarnation by millions of people worldwide. In the space of Pure Oneness or Shuddhadwaita with Bhagavan Sadashiva, the Ātma Pramānas of H.H. Paramahamsa form the words of His Gurus, His own experiences, and all that He has learnt and directly experienced, and done thorough verification and authentication with the Śāstra Pramānas, and then presented to the world. Avsa - a horse Avatar - the Divine in human form, also called Incarnation Avaghata - striking Atmalina - absorbed in one's self

Baka - crane Balalingana - embracing a child Bana - arrow Bandha - to lock, to hold or to tighten Bhaga - sun; god of fortune Bhagnapatra - broken vessel Bhagashastra - sacred scripture revealed by Lord Shiva on science of cooking Bhairava - form of shiva Bhalluka - bear Bhara - yoke carrying burdens Bharath - the original name of India, before British invasion Bheka - frog Bherunda - species of bird Bhramara - large black bee Bhudhara - mountain Bhujanga - serpent Bhuja - arm or hand

Cakora - kind of wild bird said to feed on moon beams Cakra - wheel Cakravaka - the ruddy goose Cakri - epithet of visnu Cala - roof of a house Cancala - fickle, laksmi, the goddess of wealth Canderi - moonlike Candrakanta - moonlight Candramandala - orb of sun Candrardha - the half-moon Cataka - name of the bird which is supposed to live only on rain drops Carpati - thin cake flour, name of a siddha Catuspada - having four legs Chatra - umbrella Citraka - tiger

Deva – deity Dharmasana – seat of justice Dhata – there are seven dhatus, which are the seven tissues of the body according to the VedaAgamas Dhatu – root, that which holds Dhenuka – female elephant Dhira – steadfast Dhruva – stable Dhumaka – camel Dhvaja – flag or banner Dosha – 3 doshas defined in ayurveda (vatta, pitta, kapha), which determines the constitution and nature of the individual Drdha – firm Drsada – a smile-stone

Gada – club

Gaja – elephant Gandharva – celestial musician Garbha – embryo Garuda – name of the king of birds Gavaksa – round window Gana – iron club Ghora – terrific Godohika – milking of a cow Gohi – secret Gomukha – face of a cow Gopya – hidden Grdhra – vulture Griva – neck Gunihasra – possessing quality of delight Guna – human body/mind can function in 3 modes or gunas - sattva (activity with restful awareness), rajas (activity with restlessness) and tamas (inertia or laziness) Guru – Enlightened Master, considered to be the Divine in human form who takes birth only to liberate others Granthi hara – minister Granthi bhedana – piercing of a knot Graha – planet

Indrani – wife of Indra Isvari – name of shiva

Jaitya – leading to victory Jalandhara bandha – chin lock, one of the energetic locks of the body Jama – daughter or daughter-in-law Jati – noble, community, family, ascetic

Kabandha – headless trunk Kadali – plantain tree Kadamba – type of tree Kaka – crow Kalanka – having a dark blue body Kalyana – auspicious Kamandahana – conquering passion; epithet of skanda or siva Kama – god of love Kamala – lotus Kambali – covered with blanket Kankana – bracelet Kanta – pleasing; epithet of karthikeya Kanthava – relating to the throat Kapala – skull Kapha – phlegm, mucus; one of the three doshas in ayurveda related to the elements water and earth Kapila – name of a great sage Kapota – pigeon Karasamputa – cavity of the hand Karmuka – bow Karpara – skull Kastha – piece of wood Kaula – worshipper of sakti Kesari – lion Khadga – sword Khaga – bird Khanjana – species of wag-tail; going lamely Kilakila – sound, expressing joy Koka – wolf, cuckoo, frog Kokila – cuckoo Komala – pleasing, agreeable Kona – angle Kraunca – curlew, heron Ksatriya – warrior Ksema – comfortable, beneficial Kubja – hump-backed Kuhi – cock Kukkutoddana – flying cock Kulalacakara – potter's wheel Kumbhira – shark, crocodile Kundali – serpent, coil Kundalini – latent spiritual energy in every being, is awakened by Guru through Shaktinipaata initiation

Madhupa – bee Makada – monkey Makara – crocodile Mala – garland Malakara – garland maker,gardener Mallakambha – pole Yoga to build strength Maduka – frog Mangalabandha – auspicious lock Manibandha – the wrist Marajit – epithet of siva Marala – swan Marici – sun Marjarottana – erect cat Markata – monkey Masaka – mosquito Mathana – churning rod Matsya – fish Mayura – peacock Mesa – sheep Mina – fish Mrga – deer, antelope Mrgacailika – garment of a deer Mrta – dead body, corpse Mudgara – mallet, mace Mula – root Mula bandha - Root lock; forceful contraction of anal muscles raises towards upper regions of the body which has a tendency to move downwards Muladhara - chakra (energy center) located at the base of the spine Mustika – fist Munda – head

Nabhi - navel Naivedhyam - food offered to the Divine as part of worship Naga - cobra Nalika - buffalo, a stalk, a tube Nauka - boat Nyubja - prone lying

Padangustha - big toe Padma - lotus Paduka - (wooden) sandal Paksi - bird Pangu - lame Pangala - lame Pankaja - lotus Parampara - lineage, tradition Parasu - hatchet Parasva - battle axe Parigha - iron or wooden bar used for looking a gate Parivrtti - turning back Parosni - cockroach Parvata - mountain Paryanka - couch, a bed Pasa - cord or noose Pasava - relating to the animals Patali-kamatha - underground Pascat - posterior Patanga - bird, locust, a grasshopper Pingala nadi - one of the three main energy channels, associated with solar energy, masculine energy; starts at Muladhara chakra and ends at ends at the right nostril Prasarna - stretching out Prenkha - swing Praudha - perfected Puevatana - anterior stretching

Ratna - precious Ratha - chariot Rksa - bear Rishi - enlightened sage in Sanatana Hindu Dharma Rju - sage, ascetic Rudha - traditional Rudra - name of siva

Saila – mountain Sadashiva – Hindu God Shiva, Mahadeva Sadashivatva – enlightened state and space of Lord Shiva Sadashivoham – sacred mantra invoking Lord Shiva; with this, individual declares the intention to be in Oneness with Lord Shiva Sakata – wagon Śaksi Pramāna – the evidence of the experiences and sharings of the people who directly experience the Pramanas as a living, applied reality in their lives; experiences as manifestation of His Ātma Pramanas Salabha – locust Sarikha – conch-shell Sanku – spear or javelin Sarabha – young elephant Sarasa – crane Sarata – lizard Sarpa – serpent Sasa – rabbit Sasanka – moon Sava – corpse Shaivite – one who worships Lord Shiva Shakti – powers that manifest based on experience of Oneness with Sadashiva Shashtanga Yoga – the original form of Yoga revealed by Lord Shiva in Agamas. Kirana Agama - (Yoga Pada 2.3), one of the original authentic scripture on Yoga Shāstra Pramāna – is the scriptural evidence, the direct, ultimate authority on the Truth as it is, for it is directly from Sadashiva, the Adiguru (original Guru), the Source of all that is. In Sanatana Hindu Dharma, Veda-Agamas are the irrefutable Shāstra Pramāna. All knowledge currents, philosias, rituals and lifestyle systems, and Yogic sciences for humanity are in-depth systematically revealed in Veda-Agamas form the pramanas. Silpa – handcraft work Simha – lion Sirsa – head Sista – eminent or distinguished Sisumara – gangetic porpoise Sosa – withering up Sramahara – removing fatigue Sri Chakra – diagrammatic representation of entire Cosmos, made of concentric triangles Sringi – having horns Sthira – stable Sula – trident of siva Suka – parrot Suryamandala – orb of the sun Suryanamaskar – sun salutation, includes a combination of 12 asanas executed in sequence Syena – hawk or falcon Svadhisthana – chakra located above Muladhara, two inches below the belly button;

Tada – palm tree Tala – palm tree Tana – stretching Tandava – dancing Tantra – sacred scriptures revealed by Lord Shiva to Devi Parvati Tanukubja – hump of the back Tapas – penance, causing, distress Taraksu – hyena Tarka – abstract reasoning Taskarabandha – hold of a thief Tiksna – sharp

Tiryak – oblique Tittiri – a partridge Tolangula – balancing on fingers Tola – balance Trikona – triangle Trikuta – name of a mountain Trnajalauka – caterpillar Tripatha – the three paths taken collectively Tristambha – tripod Trivikrama – visnu Tura – shuttle

Udana – soaring up Uddiyana – to fly up Uddiyana-bandha – the flying up lock; bringing the diaphragm, stomach and abdominal organs up on the exhale. Ugra – strong, powerful Unmukha – looking up, raising the face Upadhana – pillow Upavesa – sitting down Urdhyakamala – rising lotus Urdhvadhanusya – raised bow Urdhvakukkuta – erect cock Urdhvanamaskara – salute in erect position Ustra – camel Urnanabhi – spider Uruparva – knee Utkatika – with raised pelvis Utpada – with the feet up lifted Utphala – jump, rapid motion

Vaikarnika - relating to ears Vaisakhib - attitude in shooting in which the archer stand with the feet a span a part Vaita - cane Valguli - cockroach Valmika - anthill Vanakhanda - forest Vanara - monkey Vartula - circular Vata - wind, air; one of the three doshas in ayurveda Vatayana - window

Vayavi dharana - dharana on the air element; the yogi achieves moving through the air Vayu - wind, air Vetala - goblin Vetra - cane or stick Vibhusana - ornament Vidhuna - unsteady Vikata - frightful Viparitanrtya - inverted dancing Viparitakarana - inverted position Virabhadra - distinguished hero Visrama - repose Vrka - wolf; hyena; jackal; crow;an owl Vrksa - tree Vrnta - the stand of a water-jar Vrsabha - bull Vrsapati - epithet of siva Vrscika - scorpion Vyaghra - tiger

Vyakhyana - discourse

Yaksa - name of a class of demi-gods Yastika - staff or a stick Yogapatta - cloth thrown over the back and knees of an ascetic during meditation

Master List of Yoga Pramanas ABBREVIATION & BIBLIOGRAPHY

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