Archives: Glossary

Jappa

Jappa literally means “to repeat” and is the practice of repetitive recitation or chanting of a mantra, name, or divine phrase, often aloud, to develop the power of simran (remembrance of the divine). Jappa can be performed aloud, whispered, or silently in the mind, and is used as a form of meditation to focus the […]

Jnana Yoga

It is one of the traditional paths to spiritual realization, emphasizing the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and insight into the nature of reality and the self. Practitioners of Jnana Yoga seek to transcend ignorance and delusion through self-inquiry, contemplation, and the study of sacred texts such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. The goal […]

Kal Akal

Transliteration Kal Akal Siri Kal Maha Akal Akal Moorat Waheguru Meaning Kal: Death Akal: Without death Siri Kal: Great death Maha Akal: Great beyond death Akal Murat: Never dies Effect This mantra can protect and eliminate any negativity. There is no defense against this mantra. It captures negativity and seals it. It can also erase […]

Karma

Karma refers to the law of cause and effect governing all actions and their consequences. According to this belief, every action, whether physical, mental, or verbal, has a corresponding effect on the individual’s future. Good actions lead to positive outcomes, while bad actions lead to negative consequences, shaping the individual’s destiny and influencing their future […]

Karma Yoga

Karma Yoga is the path of selfless action and service in Hindu philosophy and yoga. It is one of the traditional paths to spiritual realization, emphasizing the performance of duties and actions without attachment to the results. Practitioners of Karma Yoga seek to overcome selfish desires and ego by dedicating their actions to a higher […]

Kauree Kriya

Transliteration Saa Re Gaa Maa Paa Dhaa Nee, Saa Taa Naa Maa Raa Maa Daa Saa, Saa Se So Hung Meaning Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Da Ni Sa: Musical scale Sa Ta Na Ma: Birth, Life, Death, Rebirth; the Panj Shabad or the five primal sounds. Ra: Sun Ma: Moon Da: Earth Sa: Impersonal […]

Kirtan

Devotional singing or chanting, often performed in a call-and-response style.

Knot of Brahman

The first energetic knot in the subtle body, located at the base of the spine, associated with the root chakra (Muladhara). It represents obstacles related to physical survival and primal instincts.

Knot of Shiva

The third energetic knot, located at the area of the third eye, associated with the third eye chakra (Ajna). It represents mental and intellectual blockages and the challenge of overcoming illusion and duality to achieve higher consciousness.

Knot of Vishnu

The second energetic knot, located at the heart center, associated with the heart chakra (Anahata). It represents emotional attachments and difficulties in transcending ego and desires.

Kosha

Kosha is a Sanskrit term meaning “sheath” or “layer.” In yoga philosophy, koshas refer to the five layers of the human being, each representing different aspects of existence from the physical to the spiritual. These layers are believed to surround the true self or Atman, and include the physical body (Annamaya Kosha), the energetic body […]

Ksepana Mudra

Effects of Ksepana Mudra: Ksepana Mudra, the Gesture of Release, targets the heart and sacral chakras, as well as the air and water elements. This mudra helps expel negativity, stress, and tension, promoting emotional cleansing and balance. By practicing Ksepana Mudra, you can create space for positivity and rejuvenation, leading to a lighter and clearer […]

Kundalini

Kundalini is a Sanskrit term that refers to the dormant spiritual energy believed to be coiled at the base of the spine. In yoga and tantra traditions, Kundalini is seen as a potential force that, when awakened, rises through the energy centers or chakras along the spine, leading to spiritual enlightenment. The awakening of Kundalini […]

Kundalini Surji

Transliteration Kundalini surjhee satsangat, paramanand guru mukh macha. Jinho baat nischal dhru jaanee, tayee jeev kaal tay bacha. Tin tario samundar rudar khin ek meh, jalahar bimb jugat jag rachaa. Siri guru sahib sabh upaar, man bach karam sayveeai sacha Meaning Those who realize the Eternal, Unchanging Word of God, like Dhroo, are immune to […]

Laya Yoga

Laya Yoga is a form of yoga that focuses on the dissolution or merging of individual consciousness with the universal consciousness. It emphasizes the awakening and ascent of Kundalini energy through the chakras, leading to spiritual enlightenment. Laya Yoga involves practices such as mantra chanting, meditation, visualization, and breath control to awaken and raise the […]

Maha Bandha

The Great Lock Maha Bandah, also known as The Great Lock, is created when you apply simultaneously Mula Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, and Jalandhara Bandha. Maha bandha is central to Kundalini Yoga as its main purpose is to awaken Kundalini Energy. This is done by uniting Prana Vayu with Apana Vayu, and sparking the awakening of […]