Shankaracharya — Shiva

teacher Shankara  → Подробнее...

a seashell, it is used in pujas and is worshiped as weapon "astra"  → Подробнее...

"Gesture of the shell". The shell (shankha) is connected with sound, primarily with the transcendental Nada, Omkara, with the element of the ether. Technique: grab the thumb of your left hand with your right hand fingers. At the same time, the thumb of the right hand touches the middle and other fingers of the left hand.

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one of the seven secondary energy channels of the human body  → Подробнее...

Shantikarana – pacification, elimination of diseases caused by imbalance of doshas. The power of the sahasrara-chakra.

One of the shat-karmas.

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A type of hymn that lists one hundred (or one hundred and eight) names of the main deity. Shatanamas are used both in individual contemplative practice and as part of a puja performed at home or in a temple.
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Shaucha is the purification of body, mind and speech, purity of thought, honesty.

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In rural India, Shitala is considered to be the incarnation of the goddess Parvati and Durga, who are two forms of Shakti. In Tamil Nadu, she is revered as Maryamman. Shitala is undoubtedly one of the most popular rural deities and her origins can be traced back to the time of nature worship.

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Shitali is pranayama, also known as cooling breathing. It is believed that it cools the body, mind, and emotions. Shitali comes from the Sanskrit root श्य or श्या which means "to cool", "to freeze", "to congeal". It is noteworthy that it also kindles the fire of digestion — just as coals under a layer of ash begin to smolder, blown by cold air.  → Подробнее...

one who embodies all, the patronizing deity and ideal of the yogis

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