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त्रिकोणासन (Trikonāsana) - Triangle Pose in Sanskrit
10/20/2025 · Yoga
त्रिकोणासन
trikonāsana
Meaning: three-angle pose, triangle posture
A fundamental standing pose in yoga, trikonāsana creates geometric alignment while strengthening the legs and opening the chest.
बृहस्पति (Bṛhaspati) - Jupiter
8/26/2025 · Vedic Astrology
बृहस्पति
bṛhaspati
Meaning: Jupiter; the planet of wisdom, expansion, teachers, spirituality, and dharma in Vedic astrology
Bṛhaspati (Jupiter) is the planet of divine wisdom, higher learning, spiritual guidance, and righteous conduct in Vedic astrology. As the Guru of the gods, Bṛhaspati blesses us with moral clarity, faith, prosperity, and the ability to grow in both material and spiritual dimensions.
मङ्गल (Maṅgala) - Mars
8/26/2025 · Vedic Astrology
मङ्गल
maṅgala
Meaning: Mars; the planet of energy, strength, courage, and action in Vedic astrology, associated with ambition, drive, protection, and warfare
Maṅgala (Mars) is the planet of strength, action, courage, and discipline in Vedic astrology. It governs vitality, battle, protection, and initiative. Maṅgala represents raw energy, personal drive, and the spiritual warrior within. Through Mars, we learn to channel assertiveness with purpose and face life's challenges with bravery and focus.
शुक्र (Śukra) - Venus
8/26/2025 · Vedic Astrology
शुक्र
śukra
Meaning: Venus; the planet of love, beauty, pleasure, luxury, and creative expression in Vedic astrology
Śukra (Venus) is the planet of love, sensuality, luxury, and beauty in Vedic astrology. It governs attraction, art, romance, and material enjoyment. Venus is linked with teachers of demons — a guru of worldly wisdom and artful living, promoting harmony, aesthetics, and personal pleasure in life.
करक (Karakāḥ) - Significators in Vedic Astrology
8/23/2025 · Vedic Astrology
करकाः
karakāḥ
Meaning: Significators or indicators
In Vedic astrology, Karakas are planetary significators that reveal deep insights about life's various domains, from relationships to career.
अष्टाङ्गनमस्कारासन (Aṣṭāṅga Namaskārāsana) - Eight-Limbed Salutation Pose in Sanskrit
8/22/2025 · Yoga
अष्टाङ्गनमस्कारासन
aṣṭāṅga namaskārāsana
Meaning: Eight-limbed salutation pose
A humble and grounding pose that prepares the body for deeper backbends while cultivating surrender and devotion.
अश्वसंचालनासन (Ashwa Sanchalanasana) - Equestrian Pose in Sanskrit
8/20/2025 · Yoga
अश्वसंचालनासन
aśva sañcālanāsana
Meaning: Horse movement posture
A dynamic yoga pose that mimics the stance of a horse rider, aśva sañcālanāsana strengthens the legs and improves balance.
अयनांश (Ayanāṁśa) - Ayanamsha in Sanskrit
8/18/2025 · Vedic Astrology
अयनांश
ayanāṁśa
Meaning: arc of solstice, precession adjustment
Ayanamsha is the mathematical adjustment that bridges Western and Vedic astrology. Learn this essential Sanskrit term and its significance in Vedic astrology calculations.
अधोमुखश्वानासन (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana) - Downward Dog Pose in Sanskrit
8/14/2025 · Yoga
अधोमुखश्वानासन
adho mukha śvānāsana
Meaning: Downward dog posture
A foundational yoga pose resembling a stretching dog, adho mukha śvānāsana strengthens the whole body while providing deep relaxation.
ताड़ासन (Tāḍāsana) - Mountain Pose in Sanskrit
8/12/2025 · Yoga
ताड़ासन
tāḍāsana
Meaning: mountain pose, standing pose
A fundamental yoga asana in Sanskrit, tāḍāsana is the basic standing pose that teaches proper alignment and serves as the foundation for all other standing poses.
उत्तानासन (Uttānāsana) - Standing Forward Bend in Sanskrit
8/12/2025 · Yoga
उत्तानासन
uttānāsana
Meaning: standing forward bend, intense stretch pose
A fundamental yoga asana in Sanskrit, uttānāsana is the basic forward folding pose that stretches the back body and calms the mind while teaching proper forward bending.
Shani Vrat (शनि व्रत) - The Saturn Fast
8/10/2025 · Vedic Astrology
शनि व्रत
śani vrata
Meaning: Saturn Fast; a spiritual practice to appease Lord Shani and reduce Saturn's malefic influences
Shani Vrat is a powerful spiritual practice dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn) to reduce his malefic influences and gain his blessings. This ancient Vedic ritual involves fasting, prayers, and specific observances on Saturdays to appease the planet of karma and discipline.
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