The word Hinglaj in sanskrit – ‘हिंगलाज’ is derived from: “Hingula” (हिङ्गुला) — the Sanskrit word for cinnabar (a red-colored mineral, associated with the goddess’s energy and blood-like power). “Aj” (अज) — meaning unborn or primordial, when interpreted spiritually. So “Hinglaj” can mean “the primordial red one” or “she who embodies the primal Shakti.” Hinglaj
The word ‘सिद्ध’ in sanskrit or ‘Siddha’ is taken from Himalayan Siddha dharm or tradition. Kula (कुल ) meaning a wisdom system that has its knowledge system and its own disciplines. Achara (आचार ) means disciplines. Pranam (प्रणाम ) refers to salutation. So Siddha Kulachara Pranam is the method of offering highest salutation to the
The Sanskrit word ‘वनशिरा’ (Vanashira) where ‘vana’ stands for forest and ‘shira’ means the top or peak. The God or Yaksha who is the strongest, most powerful, most knowledgeable and the highest, is called Vanashira. He resides on the top of the forest in himalayan mountains. In deshaj language of interiors of himalayas vanashira is
The word Vajra in Sanskrit is used in many diiferent contexts like it means thunderbolt, diamond, a weapon of Devraaj Indra, it also refers to vajra naadi that is sushumna naadi. Vairochani in sanskrit refers to ‘ the radiant Shakti ‘. Bhagwati Vajra vairochani is one of the five divine forms of Maa Chhinnamasta who
“Traya” means three, “Guhya” refers to secret, and “Tantra Mālā” denotes a set of tantra texts. Bhagavān Swacchanda Bhairava Shiva revealed the supreme knowledge of the cosmos and creation in the form of tantra to Bhagavān Tāmravaktra Jvāl. This divine knowledge was designed to liberate worthy divine beings from the cycle of rebirth, ultimately granting
Tāmravaktra is a revered deity within Siddha Dharma, belonging to the Jwāla Gana of Swachhanda bhairav Shiva. Tāmravaktra” (Sanskrit: ताम्रवक्त्र) is a compound Sanskrit word made up of: Taamra (ताम्र) – meaning copper, reddish, or red-bronze in color Vaktra (वक्त्र) – meaning face, mouth, or sometimes speech So, Tāmravaktra literally means “one with a copper-colored
Introduction Garuda (गरुड) comes from the root √gṛ (गृ), meaning to devour or seize. Thus, Garuda literally means “the devourer”— one who consumes poison, ignorance and bonds of karmic limitation. In hindu scriptures, he is also called Suparṇa, Vainateya, and Khagapati (Lord of Birds) Deshaja Meaning In Siddha Dharma’s Deshaja Parampara, Garuda means “the one
Introduction Shiva kalā is a profound sadhana practice in the Kulant Himalayan Siddha Tradition. The term is derived from: Shiva – Referring to Bhagwan Swachanda Bhairava, also known as Rudra, Mahesha and Bhagwan Shiva. kalā – Representing knowledge infused with Shakti, the divine energy. Shiva kalā is a Tantrik sadhana rooted in Deva Dharma, guiding
The sanskrit word ‘Kumbh’ means pot(a vessel) or a ghada in hindi. Kumbh parva is an important event in Himalayan Siddha Dharm celebrated every 6 or 12 years. It correlates with the partial or full revolution of brihaspati(jupiter) around the sun. The tradition of Kumbha holds immense significance in the Siddha Dharma. It symbolizes the
Nitya (नित्य) means forever or eternal, and mandala (मण्डल) means group. Nitya Mandala is a realm that is eternal and is beyond time. In Siddha Dharma we know about a great Maha Siddha who gave the sadhana of this Nitya Mandala. His name was Maha Siddha Vivaswan Nath (महासिद्ध विवस्वाननाथ). He is regarded as the