Glossary of terms used on this site

sanskrit :तमस्  ; The third of the three gunas or qualities identified by darkness, ignorance and delusion.

Sanskirt:तन्त्र; A religious treatise teaching peculiar and mystical formulae and rites for the worship of the deities, or the attainment of superhuman power. It is mostly in the form of a dialogue between Siva and Durga, who are the Gods of the Tántrikas.

sanskrit: तपस् , तपस्या ; sustained austerity.

sanskrit : तत्त्व ; a principle or concept.

sanskrit : त्याग ; sacrifice