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Abbreviated Glossary of Sanskrit Terms

Michael A. Franklin

September 1, 2017 DOI: 10.1515/9781438464343-007 (opens in new tab)

Abstract

ĀkāśaAkasha Sky/ether/endless space Bodhicitta Bodhichitta Buddhist term for our "true nature"/ pure clear awareness Brahmacarya Brahmacharya Chastity/living with ethical restraint Cakra Chakra "Wheel"/center of subtle energetic power along the spine Caks .u Chakshu Eyes/sight/vision Cit Chit Pure consciousness Darśan Darshan Act of sacred "seeing"; linking to the sacred dimension

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