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Raadhaa
According to Aangiras (p 312) Raadhaa is a short name of Rukminee used
by her father, Vrishbhaanu Bheeshmak who left Vrindaa van to become the
King of Vidarbh. Raadhaa again met Krishn in Saandeepani school where
the two fell in love and later got married. She is considered the
incarnation of Lakshmee.
Raadhaaraman
Beloved husband of Raadhaa, means Krishn.
Raahu
Raaj
Yog
The main ingredient of Raaj Yog is Hath Yog which controls the mind
through Aasan (postures) and Praanaayaam. Aasan are physical postures
for improving body and mind functions and Praanaayaam is for systematic
regulation of breathing for a given period. Kundalinee Yog is a system
considred a part of Raaj Yog by the followers of Tantra.
Raajaa see
also Raajya
King. Its synonyms are - Narendra, Naresh
Raajas
One of the three Gun - Saatwik, Raajas and Taamas. It is called Taijas
also.
Raajan
King.
Raajarshi
A Kshatriya who has achieved the status of a Rishi. Vishwaamitra is most
suitable example of Raajarshi.
Raajeev
Blue lotus.
Raajgopaal
King of cowherd. Another name of Shree Krishn.
Raajneeti
(1) Politics. (2) Diplomacy.
Raajsooya
Yagya see Yagya
Raajya
Kingdom. There are seven Ang (parts) of a kingdom - (1) Raajaa (king),
(2) Mantree (minister), (3) Durg (fort), (4) Kosh
(treasure), (5) Dand (punishment), (6) Mitra (friend),
and (7) Janapad (divisions of a kingdom). Who tries to create
obstacles in a kingdom whose these seven parts are strengthened, he
should be considered as enemy and should be destroyed.
Raakshas
Name of a non-Aaryan tribe of India and Shree Lankaa. The non-Aaryan
tribes were called Daas (slaves) by the Aarya. Raakshas tribe is
mentioned in Rig Ved (1-35-10). Later on they came to be called Raakshas.
The word Raakshas meant an evil person due to the practices pf sorcery
prevalent among this tribe, for the same reason they were called
Yaatudhaan also. At one time they ruled Kaashee and had several kingdoms
in South India. They ruled Shree Lankaa also. It is recorded that Aarya
sometimes married Raakshas tribe. Vishravaa Rishi married four women -
three of them were from Raakshas tribe. One of them, Kaikasee bore four
children to him - Raavan, Kumbhkarn, Vibheeshan and Shoorpanakhaa.
Raakshas looked like normal human beings, while Pauraanik stories depict
them otherwise.
Raakshas
Vivaah
One of the eight types of Vivaah (marriage). Consummating a marriage by
forcibly obtaining a girl without her consent and after fighting
successfully with her parents and other relatives (Manu Smriti, 3-33).
Raam
Raam
Navamee
Chaitra Shukla Navamee is Raam Navamee day - birthday of Shree Raam. His
story is enacted and sung in Brahmaa (Mynmaar, or Burmaa), Jaavaa and
Sumaatraa islands (Indonesia), Malaya Dweep Samooh (Malayasia), Shyaam
(Thailand), and Kambuj (Cambodia). For centuries, the kings of Thailand
have been named Raam. There is a city in Thailand named Ayodhyaa and
some of the prominent institutions there have Ayodhyaa as part of their
name.
Raam Raajya
The government of Raam. The rule of Raam was perfect, a situation in
which people lived in complete bliss - perfect governance..
Raamaayan
Raamchandra see
Raam
(1758-1660 BC) The
eldest son of King Dasharath, the king of Koshal, and Kaushalyaa. He is
popularly known as Shree Raam. He was an ideal son, ideal brother, ideal
husband, ideal friend and an ideal foe. He lived His life as an ideal
life that is why He is popularly known as Maryaadaa Purushottam Raam.
The words "Raam Raajya", literally mean the reign of Shree Raam, mean a
government which is ideal and just and where people are happy and
satisfied.
[I do not
challenge Aangiras giving these dates for Raam's existence, but I do not
agree with them. First of all every Yug's period is defined in Hindoo
religion - Sat Yug (1,728,000), Tretaa Yug (1,296,000), Dwaapar
Yug (864,000), Kali Yug (432,000). If he dates Krishn's birth and death
1150-1064 BC, the with these years of Yug, how this is possible that
Raam's birth and death dates are 1758-1660 BC? Raam did not die just
only 500 years ago? And he also did not live only for 102 years?
According to Vaalmeeki Raamaayan His ruling period was 11,000 years.
Thus these dates raise a considerable doubt.]
Raamcharitmaanas
Raas
A type of Dance form favorite of Krishn with Gopee. This folk dance is
very popular in Vrindaa Van and Gjaraat and is gradually gaining
popularity throughout the Hindoo world. Gujaraatee Daandiyaa with wooden
sticks is the variation of Krishn's Raas.
Raashi
(1) Pile, (2) Sum, (3) Quantity, (4) Zodiac Signs
Raatri
Jaagaran see Jaagaran
Raaz
Secret.
Raghu
(1) Name of the grandfather of Shree Raam.
Ramaa
Another name of Lakshmee.
Rangbhoomi
(1) Amusement theater. (2) Arena.
Rangshaalaa
The whole area of amusement, including the amusement theater and seating
arrangement for audience etc.
Ras
(1) Taste. Indian food has been divided in six types of taste of food -
Sweet (sugar), Salty (Lavan or salt), Bitter (Karelaa or bitter gourd), Acidic
(sour like lemon), Pungent (pepper), and Astringent. Agni Puraan, p 567
says, Sweet, Acidic and salty Ras are said to be born from Chandramaa
(Moon); and Bitter, Pungent and Astringent Ras are said to be born from
Agni.
(2) Emotions. Indian literature (prose, poetry etc) may be divided into
nine emotions - (1) Shringaar Ras -romance. Shringaar Ras is of two types - (1) Sambhog,
or Sanyog - being with one's partner (2) Vipralambh or Viyog -
separation; (2) Haasya Ras - humor, (3)
Shok - grief, (4) Krodh - fury or anger, (5) Veer, or Utsaah -
enthusiasm, or bravery, (6) Bhaya - fear, (7) Jugupsaa - disgusting, (8)
Vismaya - amazement or wonder. Sometimes Vaatsalya Ras - motherly love
for a child is counted as separate Ras. Tulasee's Maanas contains all
these Ras in his epic -
Romance
(Sanyog)
- Raam's meeting with Seetaa in Pushpvatikaa
Romance (Viyog) - Raam weeps in separation of Seetaa
Humorous - Episodes of Naarad, Shoorpanakhaa and Trijataa
Grief - Dasharath, Jataayu and Baali's death
Bravery - Lakshman and Indrajit
Krodh - Parashuraam's anger on Lakshman
Veer - In Raam-Raavan war
Bhaya -
Disgusting - Viraadh, and Kabandh
Amazing - Hanumaan's leap over sea, burning Lankaa,
Vaatsalya - Kaushalyaa plays with Raam
Ratjagaa
see Jaagaran
Ratn
Gems, Jewels, Precious
Stones.
Ravi
Sun. Synonym of Soorya.
Rechan
One of Praanaayaam's four processes - others are Poorak, Kumbhak and
Shoonyak. Exhaling the breath.
Reptiles
The animals which walk on their belly.
Revatee
(1) Name of the 5th Nakshatra (constellation) from among 27
Nakshatra. (2) Name of
the wife
of Balaraam.
Ribhu
Three brothers mentioned in Rig Ved, who through their continuous
performance of virtuous works reached perfection and hence were elevated
to Divine status in the eyes of men.
Richaa
Sacred verses in praise of the Lord.
Rig
One of the four Ved - Rig Ved, Yajur Ved, Atharv Ved, and Saam Ved. Some
take Aayur Ved as fifth Ved.
Rig Ved Sookt
Rin
(1) Debt of money or anything to this mortal world. (2) Credit.
(3) Obligation. (4) Due. (5) Negative amount.
(6) When a soul takes birth, he comes with three Rin - Dev Rin (paid by
doing Yagya), Pitra
Rin (paid by producing children, especially son), and Brahm Rin (paid by
acquiring Brahm Gyaan). And one is supposed to pay all these Rin before he dies.
Rishabh
(1) Bull. (2) The best, the excellent. (3) The second note
of North Indian music.
Rishi
Seer. Strictly the term is used for inspired seers to whom Vaidik Mantra
are revealed; but loosely it is used for any inspired religious
person. They came from many sections of the society - priests,
kings, commoners etc. There are seven very distinguished families of Rishi - (1) Bhaargav from Rishi Bhrigu Angiras; (2) Aangiras also from
Bhrigu, who include Kanva and Bhaaradwaaj; (3) Aatreya from Rishi Atri;
(4) Kaashyap from Rishi Kashyap; (5) Vaashishth from Rishi Vashishth;
(6) Aagastya from Rishi Agastya; and (7) Kaushik from Rishi Vishwaamitra
who was himself descended from King Kushik.
(Aangiras, p
89)
There are three types of Rishi - Brahmarshi
(who has attained knowledge of Brahm - such Brahmarshi are Vashishth,
Vishwaamitra etc Rishi); Devarshi (who is a Devtaa but lives like a
Rishi - Naarad Jee), and
Raajarshi (who is Raajaa, king, but lives like a Rishi - Janak etc).
Rit
Whatever seems to be Dharm (duty), for example speaking truth sweet.
Ritaavaree
Dawn.
Ritu
Season. In India there are six seasons - (1) Vasant (Spring), (2) Greeshm
(Summer), (3) Varshaa (Rainy), (4) Sharad (Autumn or Fall), (5) Hemant (Winter), and
(6) Shishir (mild Winter).
Ritual
Ritual is to do a certain action in a prescribed way.
Ritwij
Ritwik
see Ritwij
Rog
Disease. [Agni Puraan, p 564] says Rog are of 4 types - physical,
mental, acute and natural. Fever, leprosy etc are physical diseases;
anger etc are mental diseases; injuries etc are acute (Aagantuk)
diseases; and hunger and old age are natural diseases.
Rohinee
(1) Red. (2) Cow. (3) Name of the mother of Balaraam, wife
of Vasudev, Krishn's step mother. (4) Name of the 4th
Nakshatra.
Rom
(1) Fur.
Rom
Koop
Spores.
Rom Rom
Pulakit Honaa
Horripilation (cause by excessive joy or fear).
Roop
(1) Form. (2) Beauty.
Rudra
Rudra
Prashn
A long prayer to Rudra consisting of two parts - Namak and Chamak. The
text as appearing in the Taittireeya Sanhitaa of Krishn Yajur Ved is
followed throughout India.
Rudra
Sookt
Rudraaksh
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