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Preksha Meditation |
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Preksha Meditation [Sanskrit: Dhyana] is the lost meditation technique of Jainism. It was
Terapanth Svetambara Jain
Acharya Mahapragya who rediscovered it
in the ancient scriptures in the middle of the past 20th century and retired into the jungles to practise it. He
then rendered it into modern language with his editorial team consisting of ascetics of the Terapanth order,
matched it with modern science and began to present it in public in the seventies of the past century. Since then,
the thorough research in Eastern Mysticism coupled with Western Science is taught to and practised with i.e.
pupils and students, administrational employees, researchers, as well as patients recovering from severe heart
and other diseases. Preksha means to perceive and realise the subtlest aspects of ones own self, 'to see the self with the self'. Basically it sums up the perception of body, psychic centres, breath and contemplation processes and the process by which transmutation is done. It is a comprehensive system of meditation exercises for attitudinal change, behavioural modification and integrated development of personality. The main aim of Preksha meditation is to reach and purify the deeper levels of existence. Regular practice strengthens immunity system, builds up stamina to resist against ageing process, pollution, chemical toxins, viruses, diseases, food adulteration etc. Preksha meditation keeps the body healthy and the mind happy. It's easy to learn and practice for all people irrespective of any barriers. |
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Puja |
| Ancient and contemporary form of ritual worship to god in Hinduism and Buddhism. |
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Puranas |
| The Puranasare scriptures, written in metaphysical form, presenting the canonic books for those religious Indian sects, worshipping Vishnu, Shivaand Durga, as well as their different manifestations. The most predominant Puranas are the 18 'Great Puranas', including a homogenous mixture of legends about gods and heroes, philosophical speculations and ritual prescriptions. The most famous Purana is the Bhagavatapurana, dealing with the incarnations of Vishnu, most of all Krishna. |
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Purusha |
| 'Person, Man'. The common meaning of this term is: 'The first Man', 'the Self' and 'the Consciousness'. Purusha is mentioned in the scriptures for the first time in the Rigveda (1500 BC, hymn 10, 90), considering the 'First Man', who provided with his body the establishment of the Caste system. |
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