A soul attached to a body. The ego divides the world into “mine” and “not mine.”
The Yogic Encyclopedia
The True Meaning of Sanskrit Words and Yogic Terms
Day of Brahma Definition
ब्रह्मा - deɪ əv ˈbrəhmɑː
A period of one kalpa or a thousand mahayugas during which creation is manifested.
Darshan Meaning
दर्शन- dahr-shahn
The blessing which flows from the mere sight of a saint.
Chela Definition
tʃeɪlə - चेल
Disciple; from Sanskrit verb root, “to serve.” Close student.
Chakra Meaning
चक्र - C̣akra
Literally means “wheel”. Refers to centers of energy in the astral spine.
Causal World
/ˈkôzəl wərld/
The world of ideas or thoughts. It is the most subtle of the three worlds, or the closest one to God.
Causal Body
/ˈkôzəl ˈbädē/
A body made of thought or ideas, rather than physical matter. A causal body is very similar to an individual soul.
Caste System
kæst ˈsɪstəm
System of four true castes or “races” of man. Based not on birth but on man’s natural capacities and goals of life.
Buddhi Meaning
बुद्धि - bʊd̪ˈd̪ʱiː
Intellect; discernment. One of the four aspects of consciousness.
