Gyani Baile & Dolly Baile

equilibrium. According to Vedanta philosophy it is maya, as distinct
from Brahman; original or natural form of anything. Prakriti is
variously known as Maya, Ajnana, Pradhana, Avyaktha, Avidya,
Tamas etc.
Prana - the vital breath, which sustains life in a physical body. Also,
the primal energy, or force, of which other physical forces are a
manifestation. In the individual body Prana functions in five different
ways and is given five different names: 1) Prana, the vital energy that
controls breathing; 2) Apana, the vital energy that moves downward
and out at the anus, and ejects unassimilated food, 3) Vyana – the vital
energy that pervades the entire body; 4) Samana – the vital energy that
carries nutrition to all parts of the body; 5) Udana – the vital energy by
which the contents of the stomach are ejected through mouth and the
soul is conducted from the body at the time of the death.
Pranayama - control of the vital energy through the practice of
breathing exercises. The fourth of the eight steps in raja yoga.
Prasad - food or any other gift which has been offered to God or a holy
person. It is usually distributed afterward to devotees.
Prema - Love.
Puranas - lit., "Ancient." Sacred books of the Hindus which popularize
the worship of mainly either Shiva or Vishnu. There are eighteen major
Puranas grouped in three divisions: 1) Rajas, exalting Brahma: Brahma
Purana, Brahmananda P., Brahmavaivarta P., Markandeya P.,
Bhavishya P., Vamana P., 2) Sattvika, exalting Vishnu: the Vishnu P.,
Bhagvata P., Naradiya P., Garuda P., Padma P., Varaha P.; 3) Tamasa,
exalting Shiva: the Shiva P., Linga P., Skanda P., Agni or Vayu P.,
Matsya P., Kurma P. Puranas, while dealing with such topics as the
creation of the world, the genealogy of gods and goddesses, and the
dynasty of kings, also give stories of saints and devotees.
Purusha - Spirit that dwells in the body.
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