Glossary Of Hindusism

Glossary Term Indicates A Symbol of Siva, short form of anuttara (the Supreme); the letter pervading all the other letters of the alphabet. Abeda Onness; one; not different Abhasana appearance; esoteric meaning - srsti- emanation Abhava A term used in Logic to denote one of the seven...

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Nine divisions of the jaMbu dvIpa (Asia)

  The jaMbu dvIpam which refers to the Asian Continent was divided into nine parts according to the scriptures. These nine parts are: ilAvRita (Himalayan, Tibet regions) bhadrAshva (Region East of Himalayas) East hari (Arabia) South ketumAlaM (Iran, Turkey) West ramyaka (Russia,...

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