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Adams, Bryan: (p. 81) Author of A Glimpse Into the Meditating Brain, Abstract from University of New Mexico 2009, citing neurological study performed on Paramahamsa Nithyananda, in Oklahoma, 2005.

Ashta Maha Siddhis: (p. 37) The Eight Mighty Yogic Powers—extraordinary abilities developed by yogis after prolonged discipline and spiritual practice.

ATP: (p. 53-54) Abbreviation for Adenosine Tri Phosphate, a biochemical substance occurring in the human body, responsible for transporting energy within the cells.

Bandha: (p. 75) Technique of locking one's physical body during yoga practice.

Benson & Steiner: (p. 68) Team of scientists who studied the effects of meditation on human oxygen intake in 1975.

Bentov, Itzhak: (p. 16) Czechoslovakian scientist who studied the effect of kundalini on the brain during the 1960s.

Bilocation: (p. 9) The science of being present in two locations at the same time.

Bio-memories: (p. 27) Memories stored at the cellular level. They are usually unconscious and untraceable to any specific event.

Brahma: (p. 37) Vedic deity of Creation, worshipped by modern Hindus.

Brain waves: Electrical activity generated by the brain and central nervous system.

alpha: (p. 16, 77, 81) Occurring during relaxed but alert mental states.

beta: (p. 77, 81) Occurring when brain is actively engaged. Very fast activity may indicate excitement or emergency state.

delta: (p. 21, 77, 81) Slowest but highest amplitude brainwaves, characteristic of deep sleep.

gamma: (p. 16) Fast, high-frequency waves that have been seen to spike when higher cognitive processes are engaged.

theta: (p. 77, 81) Occurring when the brain is drowsy but semi-awake. Brennan, Barbara: (p. 11) Contemporary American NASA physicist who experienced spontaneous visualization of the Human Energy Field during the 1970s-80s. She describes her experiences in the book Hands of Light.

Caduceus: (p. 12) Ancient Greek emblem of healing, showing a winged staff entwined by two serpents. Used today as a symbol for modern Western medicine.

Chakras: (p. 10-11, 14) Energy centers of the human body which connect to the emotions and physical hormone glands.

Muladhara Chakra: (p. 74)First chakra, associated with the reproductive organs and the emotion of desire.

Chittakaasha: (p. 31) Space surrounding an individual which comprises his physical and spiritual environment.

Chromosome: (pp. 64-67) Long strand of DNA. Human beings have a total of 46 chromosomes.

Cloning: (p. 10) Science of twinning: creating a genetically identical life form from the cells of a donor life form in a laboratory setting, bypassing the gestational process.

Coherence: (pp. 16-17) A concept of quantum physics defining the relationship between two energy waves. Their coherence is determined by the stability of their relationship; if one wave changes, the other should alter to match or mirror it. The more coherent they are, the greater the match between them or the more exactly they reflect each other.

Cortex (cerebral): (p. 16, 76) The frontal portion of the human brain, which manages the higher functions of intelligence.

Crick, Francis and Watson, James D: (p. 2) Co-discoverers of the structure of DNA in 1953.

CT scan: (p. 40, 41) Abbreviation for Computed Tomography, an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. The resulting image is far clearer and more complete than a standard "flat plate".

Darwinian biology: (p. 4) Charles Darwin was a British naturalist who originated the contemporary theory of evolution in 1859.

Deeksha: (p.12) Transmission of energy from an enlightened master to a receiving individual.

Divyashareeri: (p. 36-39) Sanskrit word meaning "divine mirror". In modern parlance it is an energy channel, an individual who can align vibrationally with an enlightened being and receive transmitted energy.

DNA: (p. 2, 22, 64-67, 72) Abbreviation for Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid, the biochemical cornerstone of reproduction and genetic determination. DNA is made of chemical building blocks called nucleotides, grouped into chains that form a strand of DNA.

Dusck, Jeffery & Out, Hasan: (p. 17, 70) Scientific team at Harvard Medical School who studied the effect of stress and relaxation on genomes in 2008.

Einstein, Albert: (p. 2, 13) German-American physicist who originated the Theory of Relativity in 1905, establishing the foundation for physics for the twentieth century.

Endocrine glands: (p. 11) Body organs which produce hormones, the biochemical regulators of emotion and environmental response.

Energy Darshan: (p. 55, 61) Darshan means "to behold the sacred". When Nithyananda accords darshan, he gives opportunity not only to view, but to receive the energy of his higher frequency, entraining us to his level.

Engram: (p. 26-28, 30-31) A memory imprinted with unusual emotional impact, which embeds itself in our neural tissues, affecting our emotional responses.

Enlightenment: (p. 8, 14, 30) Permanent attainment of super-conscious state.

Entanglement: (p. 13-14, 28-31, 38) Phenomenon observed in quantum physics where two particles acquire a shared energetic state. The one with lower frequency will then be raised to the higher frequency of its partner.

Entrainment: (p.13, 30-31, 40-41) Scientific phenomenon in which if objects are exposed to a rhythm they will eventually all synchronize their motion to it.

Galileo Galilei: (p. 3) Italian astronomer often called the "father of modern physics". He scandalized the Catholic Church in 1615 in by theorizing that the Earth revolved around the sun rather than the opposite, which was believed at that time.

Gene: (p. 22, 64-73, 74) The basic unit of heredity, composed of nucleotides (bio-chemicals)

Gene Expression: (p. 22, 68-69) Activation of potential genes. Only approximately 5% of our potential genes are actually expressed. For example, we may have genes for blue, brown, gray and green eyes, but we will express only one eye color.

Gene Ontology: (p. 71-74) Project to streamline and make uniform the terms applied to genes and their attributes, so that a consistent language can be developed in which genes can be described and discussed.

Genome: (pp. 66-69) A complete set of chromosomes for an organism is a genome. For example, the human genome contains 46 chromosomes.

Ghataakaasha: (p. 31) The space within an individual—both physically and spiritually – as opposed to the space outside him and surrounding him.

Glaser, Kennedy S: (p. 70) Published study of effect of psychological stress on gene expression in 1990.

Guru: (p. 9, 12) An enlightened spiritual master who guides others to enlightenment; literally the "bringer from darkness into light".

Gutenberg, Johannes: (p. 3) printer and goldsmith of the 15th century who created the first printing press to employ moveable type, launching a European revolution in book production.

Hands of Light: (p. 11) A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field. Bantam, 1988. By Barbara Brennan.

Hologram: (p. 1) a three-dimensional image. When the image is divided, each of the divided parts shows the complete image.

Holographic: (p. 8, 10) Having the attributes of a hologram.

nature: (p. 8)

model: (p. 10)

Hypothalamus: (p. 81) The portion of the human brain responsible for many metabolic processes and autonomic nervous system functions, including hunger, thirst and body temperature.

Ida & Pingala: (p. 11) The left- and right-sided energy conduits of the human body, respectively, which entwine around Sushumna and run from the tailbone to the nostrils.

Initiation: (p. 12, 16-17, 19, 21-22, 25, 27-28, 30, 46, 78)

Inner Awakening: (p. 17-18, 20 22, 30, 45-46, 60, 69, 73-75)

Intuition: (p. 2) means of acquiring information without logical or linear learning.

Invisibility: (p. 9) The science of being unseen by normal physical sight.

In vitro fertilization: (p. 10) Conception of life outside the body. Vitro means “glass” – so conception inside a glass laboratory container.

Isha Vasya Upanishad: (p. 32-33) One of the most ancient Vedic spiritual texts.

Krishna, Dr. Ravu Murali: (p. 81) Neurologist and practicing psychiatrist in Oklahoma City. Conducted neurological study of meditative states in Paramahamsa Nithyananda in 2005.

Kriya: (p. 74) Set of yoga poses and pranayama (regulated breathing) techniques, intended to achieve a specific result.

Kumbhaka: (p. 75) Specific style of pranayama (regulated breathing).

Kumkum: (pp. 23, 34-36) powder used for religious purpose in Hinduism. Made from turmeric or saffron, it is dried with lime which turns it from gold to a rich vermilion color.

Kundalini: (pp. 10, 12, 14-16, 25, 28,30-31, 81) A source of human energy dormant in the body from birth, which activates when an individual attains the necessary spiritual frequency.

activation: (p. 10, 12, 14-16, 45) Moving of the kundalini from its dormant state at the base of the spine to flood the brain with blissful energy.

adept: (p. 14) One who has mastered the movement of kundalini in himself and can assist to move it in others

awakening: (p. 16-17, 21,25, 28-29, 45-46, 61, 64,77) Arousing the kundalini from dormancy so that it rises upward.

energy: (p. 12, 14,16, 46, 77, 8) English term adding the word “energy”. Kundalini is energy; the word “energy” is added for those unfamiliar with Sanskrit.

shakti: (p. 15) Sanskrit word for “energy.”

Leonardo da Vinci: (p. 3) Italian artist, philosopher and scientist of the 15th century who generated the most famous European paintings of all time, and more than 13,000 pages of scientific experiments and designs.

Levitation: (p. 6, 9, 17, 25, 29, 30-31) The science of becoming weightless or of becoming immune to gravity.

Limbic system: (p. 81) Portion of the brain which induces pleasure, either through sensory experience or through meditative bliss states such as samadhi.

Lister, Joseph: (p. 4) British surgeon known as the Father of Modern Surgery. He broke new ground in the prevention of infection in surgical wounds in 1860.

Madurai Adheenam: (p. 14) World's oldest monastic establishment, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, God of Enlightened Consciousness, and founded on the Vedic tradition.

Mantras: (p. 8, 16) Sequences of sounds designed to direct one's energy to a higher frequency. Usually they are chanted.

Materialization: (p. 9, 17, 23, 29, 31-32, 36-44) Science of producing objects from "nothing" (invisible energy); of creating an object where previously there was no material object.

Meditation: (p. 17, 30, 46, 55, 61, 67-68, 73, 80) Induced state of relaxed alertness which generates alpha waves in the brain and raises consciousness to a higher frequency.

Mendelian genetics: (p. 4) Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk of the 19th century who experimented with the breeding of garden plants. His work provided the foundation for modern genetic theory.

Microcosm: (p. 1) Miniature model of the universe (from micro—tiny, and cosmos—universe).

Mitochondria (plural; one mitochondrion, singular): (p. 18-19, 53 -61, 75) Microscopic sources of human energy at the cellular level.

MTT Assay: (pp. 18-19, 55- 58) Laboratory procedure to ascertain the level of cellular energy being generated in an individual.

MRI: (p. 75) Abbreviation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, test using a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body. In many cases MRI gives different information about structures in the body than can be seen with an X-Ray, ultrasound or CT.

Muscle memories: (p. 26, 28) memories so strong they recreate the physical response we experienced during an event. They are stored in our muscles.

Nadi: (p. 16) Sanskrit word for conduit, or channel, of human energy. (Ida and Pingala are nadis.) Newtonian physics: (p. 4, 32) Sir Isaac Newton, a British mathematician and philosopher, evolved the theory of gravity. Nithya Yoga: (p. 81)School of yoga founded by Paramahamsa Nithyananda and rooted in the original teachings of Patanjali. Patanjali, an ancient sage of South India and author of Patanjali Yoga Sutras,is widely considered the Father of Yoga practice. Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam: (p. 14, 17, 30, 33, 69, 75-76) Socio-spiritual research and charitable foundation, pioneering the renaissance of the Vedic tradition. No Boundary: (p. 5) Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth, Shambhala 2001. By Ken Wilber.

Oppenheimer, J. Robert: (p. 2) American physicist who pioneered nuclear power by creating the atomic bomb in 1945.

Pandey, Dr Kanak: (p. 76) Prominent Behavioral Psychologist, Certified in QEEG, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback specialties. Conducted QEEG studies on Inner Awakening participants to determine effect of Kundalini Awakening on the human brain in 2011. Paraakaasha: (p. 31) Ultimate, cosmic space, both physically and spiritually. Paracelsus (Philippus von Hohenheim): (p. 3) Swiss physician, botanist and occultist of the 16th century who pioneered great discoveries in medicine and correlated medical healing with astrology. Paramahamsa Nithyananda: (p. 14-15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 31, 33, 36-41, 45, 75, 81) Young Enlightened Master from South India, whose experiments in quantifying the science of Vedic spirituality continue to break unprecedented ground.

Pasteur, Louis: (p. 4) French microbiologist who invented pasteurization (sterilization by heating) In the late 19th century, which reduced diseases borne by milk.

PET scan: (p. 81) Abbreviation for Positron Emission Tomography scan. A form of radiography allowing observers to see organs functioning. Involves administration of small amount of radioactive chemical which can be tracked by the scan as it circulates through the body.

Praakaamya: (p. 37) Power to create matter from "nothing" (transmute matter from energy). One of the Eight Mighty Yogic Powers.

Pranayama: (p. 16-17, 75) Specialized forms of breathing which regulate human energy.

Peng, C.K. & Henry, I.C.: (p. 68-69) Cardiology team who conducted study of the human heart rate during meditation in 2004.

QEEG Studies: (p. 21, 40-44, 76-81) EEG is an abbreviation for Electro Encephalo Graph, meaning a graphic reading of the brain's electrical activity. The added Q indicates Quantitative EEG, which is a digitally-converted map of the EEG, yielding more comprehensive information.

Quantum physics: (p. 4, 10, 33, 38) New development of physics, extending the understanding of space and time beyond Einstein's Theory of Relativity.

Rao, Dr. Krishna Shama: (p. 44, 69) Professor at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and prominent craniofacial surgical specialist and philanthropist. He has helmed several research projects conducted by Paramahamsa Nithyananda, and presented the conclusions in a number of television interviews.

RNA: (p. 70-71) Abbreviation for Ribo Nucleic Acid. RNA, like DNA, is a strand of nucleotides (biochemicals found within the nucleus, or center, of a cell). DNA contains the genetic code for all living beings. RNA's task is to synthesize proteins. Both are crucial to the cell's proper function.

ROS: (p. 54) Abbreviation for Reactive Oxygen Species, the product of errors in cellular energy production, often caused by the aging process. ROS damages the cells, causing further breakdown and further aging.

Rudraksh: (pp. 34-36) Seed of the rudraksha tree, sacred to the God Shiva in Hinduism. Rudra is one of the titles of Shiva. The seeds are said to be His tears, and are worn by the His followers.

Sadhu: (p. 6, 9) A holy man or woman who has left material and emotional attachments and lives a wandering life of meditation. Term used in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions.

Samadhi: (p. 22) The state of non-dualistic consciousness where one experiences Oneness; state of awareness characterized by supreme bliss.

Sanskrit: (p. 10) Ancient phonetic language evolved by the Vedic civilization, and based on the understanding that sounds have the ability to heal. Hearing and speaking Sanskrit balances the brain and central nervous system, and supports optimal well-being.

Siddha yogi: (p. 14) One whose spiritual practice has led to the mastery of siddhis, extraordinary powers beyond ordinary human ability.

Siddhis: (p. 10) Extraordinary abilities beyond common human experience, attained through spiritual practice.

Slokas: (p. 8) Couplet verses from sacred texts in the Sanskrit language.

South African shamans: (p. 5-6) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW6pVFOpE6Q

Spectrophotometric Analysis: (p. 71) Laboratory examination of a liquid by determining the amount of light it absorbs.

Super-consciousness: (p. 10, 39) State of elevated awareness and deep bliss, often characterized by spontaneous healing of illness and clearing of lifelong problematic mental patterns.

Suresh, Dr. K.P.: (p. 55) Biostatistical scientist at the National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bangalor. He evaluated results of MTT Assay conducted on Inner Awakening participants in 2011, under direction of Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Sushumna: (p. 11, 16) The central conduit of human energy which ascends the spine and links the chakras.

Sutras: (p. 8) Aphorisms of sacred wisdom, delivered briefly and concisely so that students could memorize them.

Tai Chi: (p. 68) Ancient Chinese school of movement meditation designed to improve and sustain health.

Telepathy: (p. 13) Science of sending thoughts to another without verbal or written communication.

Teleportation: (p. 9, 13, 17, 29) Science of moving an object from one location to another without physically transporting it.

Thalamus: (p. 16) Portion of the human brain which regulates sleep, consciousness and alertness.

Vedas: (p. 8) Most ancient known sacred scientific/mystical texts, whose vast knowledge founded a 90,000 year old civilization, the parent for all other cultures on Earth.

Vedic: (pp. 7-10, 12, 15, 21, 25, 31-35, 37, 39, 46) Pertaining to, derived from and manifesting the understandings of the Vedas.

ashram: (p. 46) Retreat center designed in accordance with Vedic principles.

astronomy: (p. 8) Ancient science of studying the universe and how it connects to humanity.

civilization: (p. 7-8, 12) Vast entity of human experience birthed by the Vedas.

cosmogony: (p. 37) Vedic map of the spiritual realms.

culture: (p. 9) Arts and literature of the Vedic civilization.

engineering: (p. 9) Ancient science of design in which mystical symbols produced desired energetic effects

flight: (p. 9) Lost science of air-navigation powered by sound.

lifestyle: (p. 9) Way of life set forth by Vedic teachings.

mathematics: (p.. 8) Ancient method of calculation which produced the abacus. medicine: (p. 8) Lost science of healing, traces of which remain in the practice of Siddha Medicine in South India

navigation: (p. 9) Lost art of boat-craft according to Vedic science.

philosophy: (p. 31) Spiritual foundation of Vedic culture.

temples: (p. 33) Houses of worship built according to Vedic principles.

tradition: (pp. 7, 10, 12, 15, 32, 34, 37) Contemporary practices founded on Vedic principles.

science: (p. 21) Body of Vedic scientific knowledge and practice.

wisdom: (p. 9, 25, 39) Collected insights, revelations and understandings which guided Vedic culture.

Vibhooti: (p. 23, 35-36) Sacred ash used to mark the body in Hindu religious custom.

Yoga: (p. 9, 16-18, 46, 55, 61, 68-69) Vedic science uniting body, mind and spirit through physical poses, breathing and meditation, creating the field for expanded consciousness.

Yoga Vaashishta: (p. 37) Ancient Vedic sacred text describing the ability to materialize objects as characteristic of siddha yogis.

Yogi: (p. 6) Ascetic practitioner in several South Asian spiritual traditions including Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism

Young, Thomas: (pp 32-33) British scientist who proved in 1803 that light could exist simultaneously as both matter and energy.

Wilber, Ken: (p. 5) Contemporary American philosopher whose works blend Eastern and Western thought to explore new realms of consciousness.

Zheng, K.C.: (p. 69) Conducted study of effect of noise stress on immune function and human oxidation in 2007.

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