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Tantra

The science of using mantra, the sound, and yantra, the form. Refers to an esoteric Indian spiritual tradition. 

 
Tantric

Of Tantra; a practitioner of Tantra.

 
Tapovan

A place above Gomukh, on the banks of Gangotri, the glaciatic origin of the river Ganga.

 
Tathwa

Element, as in the five elements; principle or philosophy.

 
Thai Poosam

An important festival held on the day of pushya nakshatra of the Tamil month of Thai (near the full moon day of January-February).  Celebrated with great intensity and fervor, it is a day on which many South Indian sages have chosen to leave their body.

 
Thali

A large dinner plate.

 
Thiruvanaikaval

A town near Trichy in South India.

 
Turya

Beyond the three states of waking, dreaming, and sleeping.  A transcendental state of awareness and bliss.  

 


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