Glossary of terms used by Ananda Marga
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acarya |
A full-time monk or nun, who teaches others meditation and performs social service 'one who teaches by example'. |
| Adarsha |
ideology |
| Adharma |
That which goes against one's dharma or innate tendency. |
| Akhanda Kiirtan |
When kiirtan is sung while dancing around a circle for multiples of 3 hours or more. |
| AMURT |
Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team. The department of Ananda Marga that coordinates relief work. |
| Ananda Vacanamrtam |
Book of spiritual discourses given by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. |
| Asana |
Yoga positions |
| Asanas |
Yoga positions |
| Astaunga Yoga |
Eight fold path |
| Avadhuta |
A male acarya of Ananda Marga who has learned a special type of meditation. 'One who is thoroughly cleansed mentally and spiritually.' |
| Avadhuta Diiks'a |
When an acarya is taught an advanced meditation technique. |
| Avadhutika |
A female acarya of Ananda Marga who has learned a special type of meditation. 'One who is thoroughly cleansed mentally and spiritually.' |
| Avarta kirtan |
Kirtan in 6 directions |