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Hinduism Glossary of terms - G


Gaganangana Cit-sakti, consciousness-power
ganga The river Ganges, the holy river that flows down from himAlayam
gaNapati, gaNesh The chief of the organised forces, Often refers to vignEshwara - the eldest son of Lord shiva
Garbha Akhyati, primal, ignorance; Mahamaya
garbhagR^iham sactum sanctorum, the main and core abode in the temple, mUlasthAnam
gAyatri one of the chandas (meters), a famous mantra
Ghora Saktis The Saktis or deities that draw the jivas towards worldly pleasures.
Ghoratari saktis The Saktis or deities that push the jivas towards a downward path in samsara
Gnanam Intelligence ; knowledge ; wisdom.
Gnana Sakti The Divine Intelligence.
Gnathuru The Knower
Gneya Knowable.
Gocari Sub-species of Vamesvari, connected with the antahkarana of the experient, 'Go' means sense; antahkarana is the seat of the senses; hence Gocari is connected with antahkarana.
gomukhi AvuDaiyAr, the base of the shiva linga (circular or square) facing north regulating the thIrtha out
gOpura tower
Grahaka Knower; Subject; Experient
Grahya Known; object of experience.
grantha composition, book, a script
Granthi Psychic tangle; psychic complex.
Guna-traya Satva, rajas, tamas
Guru (Literally.) The dispeller of darkness ; The teacher who removes the ignorance of his pupil ; guide, teacher, preceptor
guru pUja The anniversary day of a saint or n^AyanmAr attaining liberation in Lord shiva
Guru-vaktra Lit. the mouth of the guru, anugraha sakti; Grace
guNa characters, the three often referred guNas are satva (peaceful), rajas (fierce) and thamas (dull)
GYAna wisdom

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