Sanskrit Glossary
Terminology
Explore detailed meanings and spiritual contexts for Sanskrit terms.
Advaita
Brahman
Atman
Maya
Sat-Chit-Ananda
Vedanta
Upanishads
Moksha
Self-realization
Jnana
Jnani
Avidya
Vidya
Discrimination
Viveka
Vairagya
Guru
Shankara
Adi Shankara
Vivekachudamani
Brahma Sutras
Non-duality
Duality
Illusion
Bondage
Liberation
Samsara
Karma
Dharma
Samadhi
Meditation
Dhyana
Consciousness
Chit
Bliss
Ananda
Being
Sat
Renunciation
Detachment
Teacher
Student
Shishya
Sadguru
Enlightenment
Suffering
Dukha
Desire
Ego
Mind
Manas
Intellect
Buddhi
Senses
Indriyas
Body
World
Universe
Creation
God
Ishvara
Truth
Reality
Knowledge of Brahman
Self-knowledge
Atma-jnana
Mantra
Mahavakya
Tat Tvam Asi
Aham Brahmasmi
Prajnanam Brahma
Ayam Atma Brahma
Nirvikalpa Samadhi
Savikalpa Samadhi
Contemplation
Manana
Nididhyasana
Shravanam
Witness Consciousness
Sakshi
Observer
Observed
Subject-Object
Identification
Disidentification
Reincarnation
Rebirth
Vasana
Samskara
Thought
Vritti
Witness
Doer
Enjoyer
Action
Peace
Shanti
Silence
Emptiness
Fullness
Permanence
Eternity
Immutability
Infinity
Unity
Oneness
Merger
Dissolution
Absorption
I-sense
Individuality
Personality
Experience
Perception
Sensation
Feeling
Emotion
Love
Compassion
Forgiveness
Acceptance
Surrender
Letting go
Release
Freedom
Autonomy
Independence
Self-sufficiency
Wholeness
Perfection
Divine
Sacred
Holy
Purity
Clarity
Understanding
Comprehension
Grasp
Concept
Idea
Notion
Transcendence
Transcendent
Ultimate
Supreme
Absolute
Unconditioned
Limitation
Condition
Boundary
Separation
Division
Fragmentation
Multiplicity
Diversity
Variety
Difference
Distinction
Identity
Sameness
Equality
Non-discrimination
Impartiality
Fairness
Justice
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