Daily activities

A rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around 4-5 metres long, wrapped around the waist and the legs and knotted at the waist by Hindus

Righteousness

Sentience

Offering made to a Brahman / a Guru after a ritual, as thanksgiving for imparting knowledge

Vitality

Period of four months from Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi to Kartik Shukla Ekadashi or Ashadh Pournima to Kartik Pournima

Radiance of a Brahman

Opening in the spiritual energy system, located in the crown of the head

An auspicious time at dawn between the fourth ghatika from night and the second ghatika before sunrise, ideal for spiritual practice