Sanscrit Glossary: g

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Sanscrit Glossary: ga

Gajakarani

To stimulate the nervous system by regurgitating.

Ganesha

Elephant-headed god with four arms and one tusk; son of Shiva and Parvati; god of wisdom who removes obstacles, hence also invoked at the beginning of literary works.

Ganga

The most sacred river of India, the Ganges.

Gheranda

A medieval Yogamaster.

Gheranda Samhita

A very important classical, and more recent treatise on Hatha Yoga than the Hatha Pradipika.

Gunas

The three fundamental energies or principles of manifestation which underlie and regulate all phenomena: Sattva, Rajas and Tamas.

Guru

The guiding light; teacher; preceptor; greater.