Panchendriyas (पञ्चइन्द्रिय) are the sense organs of the human body in Hinduism, consisting of mind and action, each consisting of five…
Pancha Siddhantika (पंच सिद्धांतिका) is a 6th-century CE Sanskrit–language text written by astrologer-astronomer Varāhamihira in present-day Ujjain, India. It summarizes the contents of the treatises of…
The concept of Guna (गुण) is originally notable as a feature of Samkhya philosophy. The guṇas are now a key concept in…
Sheetali Pranayama (शीतली प्राणायाम) and Sitkari Pranayama are sister pranayamas – they have similar methods and yield the same effects…
Matsara (मत्सर) is a Buddhist/Hindu term translated as “stinginess” or “miserliness”. It is defined as being incapable of enjoying one’s…
Mada (मद) is a term used in both Hindu theology and mythology and is one of the Arishadvargas. It refers…
Moha (मोह), a Sanskrit term often translated as “delusion,” refers to the Hindu and Buddhist concept of ignorance that prevents one from…
Lobha (लोभ) is a Sanskrit and Pali word—often translated as “lust,” “desire,” “craving,” “greed”—which has different meanings depending on the context. In Hinduism, it is…
Krodha (क्रोध) is derived from the Sanskrit word krodha (क्रोध), meaning wrath or rage. This is a state of mind recognized and classified…
In Hindu philosophy, Shadripu (Sanskrit: षड्रिपु), meaning “six enemies,” refers to the six inner vices or negative tendencies that obstruct…