| Vada | A popular south Indian savory made of ground lentils and deep fried. |
| Vaidhya | Traditional doctor; also refers to traditional system of medicine. |
| Vajrasana | Lit. diamond posture. One of the dynamic yogic postures, through which the practitioner imbibes the hardness and the brilliance of a diamond. |
| Vajreshwari | A place in the state of Maharashtra. |
| Vanaprastha | A residence for families to live together and pursue spirituality in totality. One such facility is available at the Isha Yoga Center in India.
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| Vanashree | Lit. the deity of the Forest. Name of the feminine deity in the form of a tree at the Dhyanalinga temple. |
| Vasana | Tendencies or desire; subliminal trait left behind in the mind by action and desire. |
| Veda | Refers to the oldest portion of the Hindu scriptures. |
| Vedanta | Lit. end of perceivable knowledge; the philosophy or teachings of the Vedas. |
| Vibhuthi | Sacred, consecrated ash. Applied to different parts of the body, makes one more sensitive to subtle life forces. Application to the upper chakras activates the chakras and makes them more receptive. Some sects of Shaivites also smear vibhuthi all over the body to sensitize the system and ward off cold. |
| Vishuddhi | One of the seven chakras, is the center of power and vision. Located at the pit of the throat. |
| Vishwa Rupa Darshana | An experience of the vastness of the existence. Also, a rare Cosmic Vision of the Master granted by the Master to the deserving disciple. |
| Vivekananda | The best known of the disciples of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Vivekananda is often considered as a role model for Indian youth. |
| Vyasa | An ancient sage with legendary powers of vision, one who documented the epic Mahabharatha. |
