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Samādhāna or samādhānam (Sanskrit: समाधानम्) is a Sanskrit noun derived from the word, samādhā (समाधा), and variously means – putting together, uniting, fixing the mind in abstract contemplation on the true nature of the soul, contemplate oneness, concentrated or formless meditation, commitment, intentness, steadiness, composure, peace of mind, complete concentration, clearing up of doubt or replying to the pūrvapakṣa, agreeing or promising, a leading incident, justification of a statement, proof, reconciliation or eagerness

Samantabhadra (Lit “All Good”, or “Always Auspicious”) may refer to: Samantabhadra (Bodhisattva), a bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism associated with practice and meditation Samantabhadra (Tibetan: Kuntu Zangpo), the name of a Buddha, the Adi-Buddha Samantabhadra, in Tibetan Buddhism Samantabhadra (Jain monk), second-century Digambara head of the monastic order Samantabhadra (Karmole) (1891–1988), Digambara monk Samantabhadra Meditation Sutra, a text teaching meditation and repentance practices

Muktikā (Sanskrit: मुक्तिका) refers to the Telugu language anthology of a canon of 108 Upaniṣhads The date of composition of each is unknown, with the oldest probably from about 800 BCE The Principal Upanishads were composed in the 1st millennium BCE, most Yoga Upanishads composed probably from the 100 BCE to 300 CE period, and seven of the Sannyasa Upanishads composed before the 3rd century CE Muktikā refers to the collection of 108 Upanishads available in printed form since 1883 CE in the Telugu language...

Samatva (Sanskrit: समत्व, also rendered samatvam or samata) is the Hindu concept of equanimity Its root is sama (सम) meaning – equal or even Sāmya - meaning equal consideration towards all human beings - is a variant of the word

Saṃbhogakāya (Sanskrit: संभोगकाय lit “body of enjoyment”, Chinese: 報身; pinyin: bàoshēn, Tib: longs spyod rdzog pa’i sku) is the second mode or aspect of the Trikaya

Samhita literally means “put together, joined, union”, a “collection”, and “a methodically, rule-based combination of text or verses” Samhita also refers to the most ancient layer of text in the Vedas, consisting of mantras, hymns, prayers, litanies and benedictions Parts of Vedic Samhitas constitute the oldest living part of Hindu tradition

Samkhya (Sanskrit: साङ्ख्य, IAST: sāṅkhya) is a dualistic āstika school of Indian philosophy, regarding reality human experience as being constituted by two independent ultimate principles, puruṣa (‘consciousness’ or spirit); and prakṛti, (cognition, mind and emotions, nature or matter) Puruṣa is the witness-consciousness It is absolute, independent, free, imperceptible, unknowable through other agencies, above any experience by mind or senses and beyond any words or explanations It remains pure, “nonattributive consciousness”...

Samkhya (Sanskrit: साङ्ख्य, IAST: sāṅkhya) is a dualistic āstika school of Indian philosophy, regarding reality human experience as being constituted by two independent ultimate principles, puruṣa (‘consciousness’ or spirit); and prakṛti, (cognition, mind and emotions, nature or matter) Puruṣa is the witness-consciousness It is absolute, independent, free, imperceptible, unknowable through other agencies, above any experience by mind or senses and beyond any words or explanations It remains pure, “nonattributive consciousness”...

Sampradaya (Sanskrit: सम्प्रदाय; IAST: Saṃpradāya), in Indian origin religions, namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, can be translated as ’tradition’, ‘spiritual lineage’, ‘sect’ or ‘religious system’ To ensure continuity and transmission of dharma, various sampradayas have the Guru-shishya parampara in which parampara or lineage of successive gurus (masters) and shishyas (disciples) serves as a spiritual channel and provides a reliable network of relationships that lends stability to a religious identity...

Saṃsāra (संसार) is a Sanskrit/Pali word that means “world” It is also the concept of rebirth and “cyclicality of all life, matter, existence”, a fundamental belief of most Indian religions Popularly, it is the cycle of death and rebirth Saṃsāra is sometimes referred to with terms or phrases such as transmigration, karmic cycle, reincarnation or Punarjanman, and “cycle of aimless drifting, wandering or mundane existence” The concept of Saṃsāra has roots in the post-Vedic literature; the theory is not discussed in the Vedas themselves...

Sanātana Dharma (Devanagari: सनातन धर्म, meaning “eternal dharma”, “eternal order”) is an endonym used by Hindus to refer to Hinduism It refers to the “eternal” truth and teachings of Hinduism It can also be translated as “the natural and eternal way to live" The term used in Indian languages alongside the more common Hindu Dharma Sanatana Dharma can also denote the list of ’eternal’ or absolute duties and practices that all Hindus must comply with

Sangha is a Sanskrit word used in many Indian languages, including Pali (saṅgha) meaning “association”, “assembly”, “company” or “community” It was historically used in a political context to denote a governing assembly in a republic or a kingdom, and has long been used by religious associations including the Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs Sangha is often used as a surname across these religions In Buddhism, sangha refers to the monastic community of bhikkhus (monks) and bhikkhunis (nuns)...

Kirtan (Sanskrit: कीर्तन; IAST: Kīrtana) is a Sanskrit word that means “narrating, reciting, telling, describing” of an idea or story, specifically in Indian religions It also refers to a genre of religious performance arts, connoting a musical form of narration or shared recitation, particularly of spiritual or religious ideas, native to the Indian subcontinent With roots in the Vedic anukirtana tradition, a kirtan is a call-and-response style song or chant, set to music, wherein multiple singers recite or describe a legend, or express loving devotion to a deity, or discuss spiritual ideas...

Sannyasa (Sanskrit: संन्यास; IAST: Saṃnyāsa) is life of renunciation and the fourth stage within the Hindu system of four life stages known as Ashramas, with the first three being Brahmacharya (bachelor student), Grihastha (householder) and Vanaprastha (forest dweller, retired) Sannyasa is traditionally conceptualized for men or women in late years of their life, but young brahmacharis have had the choice to skip the householder and retirement stages, renounce worldly and materialistic pursuits and dedicate their lives to spiritual pursuits...

Sannyasa (Sanskrit: संन्यास; IAST: Saṃnyāsa) is life of renunciation and the fourth stage within the Hindu system of four life stages known as Ashramas, with the first three being Brahmacharya (bachelor student), Grihastha (householder) and Vanaprastha (forest dweller, retired) Sannyasa is traditionally conceptualized for men or women in late years of their life, but young brahmacharis have had the choice to skip the householder and retirement stages, renounce worldly and materialistic pursuits and dedicate their lives to spiritual pursuits...