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1. The [[Ultimate]] ([[Akanistha]])<br/> | 1. The [[Ultimate]] ([[Akanistha]])<br/> | ||
− | 2. Beautiful [[Vision]] ([[Sudarsana]])<br/> | + | 2. [[Beautiful]] [[Vision]] ([[Sudarsana]])<br/> |
− | 3. Beautiful Presence ([[Sudrisa]])<br/> | + | 3. [[Beautiful]] Presence ([[Sudrisa]])<br/> |
− | 4. Without Heat ([[Atapa]])<br/> | + | 4. Without {{Wiki|Heat}} ([[Atapa]])<br/> |
5. Without Trouble ([[Avriha]])<br/> | 5. Without Trouble ([[Avriha]])<br/> | ||
6. Without [[Thoughts]] ([[Asamjnisattva]])<br/> | 6. Without [[Thoughts]] ([[Asamjnisattva]])<br/> | ||
− | 7. Producing Great Fruits ([[Brihatphala]])<br/> | + | 7. Producing Great [[Fruits]] ([[Brihatphala]])<br/> |
8. [[Birth]] Into [[Blessings]] ([[Punyaprasava]])<br/> | 8. [[Birth]] Into [[Blessings]] ([[Punyaprasava]])<br/> | ||
9. Without Any Clouds ([[Anabhraka]])<br/> | 9. Without Any Clouds ([[Anabhraka]])<br/> | ||
|'''The Fourth<br/> [[Meditation]]<br/> [[Heaven]] | |'''The Fourth<br/> [[Meditation]]<br/> [[Heaven]] | ||
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− | 1. A Single [[Mind]] ([[Samadhi]])- Pure [[Mental]] [[Concentration]] -<br/> No affective states of [[mind]] remain<br/> | + | 1. A Single [[Mind]] ([[Samadhi]])- [[Pure]] [[Mental]] [[Concentration]] -<br/> No affective states of [[mind]] remain<br/> |
− | 2. [[Equanimity]] ([[Upeksa]]) - Impartiality & indifference to all<br/> subconscious disturbances,<br/> including [[suffering]] & [[contentment]]<br/> | + | 2. [[Equanimity]] ([[Upeksa]]) - Impartiality & [[indifference]] to all<br/> subconscious disturbances,<br/> including [[suffering]] & [[contentment]]<br/> |
3.[[Mindfulness]] ([[Smriti]]) Remembrance, presence of [[mind]]<br/> | 3.[[Mindfulness]] ([[Smriti]]) Remembrance, presence of [[mind]]<br/> | ||
4. [[Renunciation]] - Sublimation of [[joy]] and [[contentment]]<br/> | 4. [[Renunciation]] - Sublimation of [[joy]] and [[contentment]]<br/> | ||
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− | |'''[[Heavens]] of<br/> Purity | + | |'''[[Heavens]] of<br/> [[Purity]] |
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− | 1. Purity Everywhere ([[Subhakritsna]])<br/> | + | 1. [[Purity]] Everywhere ([[Subhakritsna]])<br/> |
− | 2. Measureless Purity ([[Apramanasubha]])<br/> | + | 2. Measureless [[Purity]] ([[Apramanasubha]])<br/> |
− | 3. A Measure of Purity ([[Parittasubha]])<br/> | + | 3. A [[Measure]] of [[Purity]] ([[Parittasubha]])<br/> |
|'''The Third<br/> [[Meditation]]<br/> [[Heaven]] | |'''The Third<br/> [[Meditation]]<br/> [[Heaven]] | ||
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− | 1. A Single [[Mind]] ([[Samadhi]]) Pure [[Mental]] [[Concentration]]<br/> | + | 1. A Single [[Mind]] ([[Samadhi]]) [[Pure]] [[Mental]] [[Concentration]]<br/> |
2. [[Mindfulness]] ([[Smriti]]) Remembrance, presence of [[mind]]<br/> | 2. [[Mindfulness]] ([[Smriti]]) Remembrance, presence of [[mind]]<br/> | ||
3. [[Spiritual]] [[Insight]] ([[Prajna]])<br/> | 3. [[Spiritual]] [[Insight]] ([[Prajna]])<br/> | ||
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1. [[Light]] & [[Sound]] ([[Abhasvara]])<br/> | 1. [[Light]] & [[Sound]] ([[Abhasvara]])<br/> | ||
2. Measureless [[Light]] ([[Apramanabha]])<br/> | 2. Measureless [[Light]] ([[Apramanabha]])<br/> | ||
− | 3. A Measure of [[Light]] ([[Parittabha]])<br/> | + | 3. A [[Measure]] of [[Light]] ([[Parittabha]])<br/> |
|'''The Second<br/> [[Meditation]]<br/> [[Heaven]] | |'''The Second<br/> [[Meditation]]<br/> [[Heaven]] | ||
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− | 1. A Single Mid ([[Samadhi]]) Pure [[Mental]] [[Concentration]]<br/> | + | 1. A Single Mid ([[Samadhi]]) [[Pure]] [[Mental]] [[Concentration]]<br/> |
2. [[Contentment]] ([[Sukha]]) Refined [[Joy]]<br/> | 2. [[Contentment]] ([[Sukha]]) Refined [[Joy]]<br/> | ||
− | 3. [[Rejoicing]] ([[Priti]]) Ecstasy of [[Revelation]]<br/> | + | 3. [[Rejoicing]] ([[Priti]]) {{Wiki|Ecstasy}} of [[Revelation]]<br/> |
− | 4. Inner Purity - Becoming pure of applied [[thought]],<br/> and then pure of sustained<br/> [[thought]] purificaton of {{Wiki|cognitive}} [[thought]].<br/> | + | 4. Inner [[Purity]] - Becoming [[pure]] of applied [[thought]],<br/> and then [[pure]] of sustained<br/> [[thought]] purificaton of {{Wiki|cognitive}} [[thought]].<br/> |
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|'''[[Heavens]]<br/> of [[Brahma]] | |'''[[Heavens]]<br/> of [[Brahma]] | ||
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|'''The First<br/> [[Meditation]]<br/> [[Heaven]] | |'''The First<br/> [[Meditation]]<br/> [[Heaven]] | ||
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− | 1. A single [[Mind]] ([[Samadhi]]) Pure [[mental]] [[concentration]]<br/> | + | 1. A single [[Mind]] ([[Samadhi]]) [[Pure]] [[mental]] [[concentration]]<br/> |
2. [[Contentment]] ([[Sukha]]) - Refined [[Joy]]<br/> | 2. [[Contentment]] ([[Sukha]]) - Refined [[Joy]]<br/> | ||
− | 3. [[Joy]] ([[Priti]]) ecstasy of [[revelation]]<br/> | + | 3. [[Joy]] ([[Priti]]) {{Wiki|ecstasy}} of [[revelation]]<br/> |
4. Observation ([[Vicara]]) Sustained {{Wiki|cognitive}} [[thought]]<br/> | 4. Observation ([[Vicara]]) Sustained {{Wiki|cognitive}} [[thought]]<br/> | ||
5. Observation ([[Vitarka]]) Applied {{Wiki|Cognitive}} [[Thought]]<br/> | 5. Observation ([[Vitarka]]) Applied {{Wiki|Cognitive}} [[Thought]]<br/> | ||
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|colspan="3"|{{Centre| The [[heaven]] of [[contentment]] and [[bliss]], dwelled in prior to entry into the [[womb]] of this [[world]]<br/>The [[realm]] of [[rebirth]] and rejuvenation}} | |colspan="3"|{{Centre| The [[heaven]] of [[contentment]] and [[bliss]], dwelled in prior to entry into the [[womb]] of this [[world]]<br/>The [[realm]] of [[rebirth]] and rejuvenation}} | ||
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− | |'''Suyama<br/> [[Heaven]] | + | |'''[[Suyama]]<br/> [[Heaven]] |
|colspan="3"|{{Centre|The [[heaven]] of [[purgatory]] and the [[afterlife]] ruled by [[Yama]], [[lord]] and judge of the [[dead]]<br/>The [[realm]] of repentance and {{Wiki|atonement}}}} | |colspan="3"|{{Centre|The [[heaven]] of [[purgatory]] and the [[afterlife]] ruled by [[Yama]], [[lord]] and judge of the [[dead]]<br/>The [[realm]] of repentance and {{Wiki|atonement}}}} | ||
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|rowspan="3"|'''Prajapati''' -<br/>[[Lord]] of<br/> Creation -<br/>Providence | |rowspan="3"|'''Prajapati''' -<br/>[[Lord]] of<br/> Creation -<br/>Providence | ||
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− | |'''The Twelve Adityas'''<br/>Principles of Preservation<br/>and Stability<br/> | + | |'''The Twelve Adityas'''<br/>{{Wiki|Principles}} of Preservation<br/>and Stability<br/> |
− | |'''The Eleven Rudras'''<br/>Agents of Transformation<br/>and Destruction | + | |'''The Eleven Rudras'''<br/>Agents of [[Transformation]]<br/>and Destruction |
|'''The Eight Vasus'''<br/>The [[Elements]]<br/>The [[Realms]] of the [[Gods]] | |'''The Eight Vasus'''<br/>The [[Elements]]<br/>The [[Realms]] of the [[Gods]] | ||
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− | ;''Major Principles - This [[World]]<br/> | + | ;''Major {{Wiki|Principles}} - This [[World]]<br/> |
1. [[Mitra]] - [[Friendship]] - Man vs. Man<br/> | 1. [[Mitra]] - [[Friendship]] - Man vs. Man<br/> | ||
2. [[Aryaman]] - {{Wiki|Honor}}<br/> | 2. [[Aryaman]] - {{Wiki|Honor}}<br/> | ||
3. [[Bhaga]] - One's Fair Share<br/> | 3. [[Bhaga]] - One's Fair Share<br/> | ||
− | ;''Major Principles - Beyond this [[World]]<br/> | + | ;''Major {{Wiki|Principles}} - [[Beyond]] this [[World]]<br/> |
4. {{Wiki|Varuna]] - [[Fate]]- Man vs. [[God]]<br/> | 4. {{Wiki|Varuna]] - [[Fate]]- Man vs. [[God]]<br/> | ||
5. [[Daksa]] - [[Ritual]] Efficacy<br/> | 5. [[Daksa]] - [[Ritual]] Efficacy<br/> | ||
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8. [[Pusan]] - The Nourisher - {{Wiki|Agriculture}}<br/> | 8. [[Pusan]] - The Nourisher - {{Wiki|Agriculture}}<br/> | ||
9. [[Visvavat]] - The Righteous- The Law<br/> | 9. [[Visvavat]] - The Righteous- The Law<br/> | ||
− | ;''Minor Principles- Beyond this [[World]]<br/> | + | ;''Minor {{Wiki|Principles}}- [[Beyond]] this [[World]]<br/> |
− | 10. [[Savitri]] - The Vitalizer - The Word<br/> | + | 10. [[Savitri]] - The Vitalizer - The [[Word]]<br/> |
11. [[Sakra]] - The Potent - Valor<br/> | 11. [[Sakra]] - The Potent - Valor<br/> | ||
12. [[Vishnu]] -The Pervader - [[Wisdom]]<br/> | 12. [[Vishnu]] -The Pervader - [[Wisdom]]<br/> | ||
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− | ;''Manifestation of [[Thought]]<br/> | + | ;''[[Manifestation]] of [[Thought]]<br/> |
1. [[Ananda]] - [[Bliss]]<br/> | 1. [[Ananda]] - [[Bliss]]<br/> | ||
2. [[Vijnana]] - [[Knowledge]]<br/> | 2. [[Vijnana]] - [[Knowledge]]<br/> | ||
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10. [[Soma]] Elixir - Sex Organs<br/> | 10. [[Soma]] Elixir - Sex Organs<br/> | ||
;''The [[Soul]]<br/> | ;''The [[Soul]]<br/> | ||
− | 11. [[Atman]] - The Higher [[Self]],<br/> the {{Wiki|conscience}} with its component of [[free will]] | + | 11. [[Atman]] - The [[Higher]] [[Self]],<br/> the {{Wiki|conscience}} with its component of [[free will]] |
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1. [[Prithivi]] - {{Wiki|Mother Earth}}, nourisher, in which dwells:<br/> | 1. [[Prithivi]] - {{Wiki|Mother Earth}}, nourisher, in which dwells:<br/> | ||
− | 2. [[Agni]]- [[Fire]], mouth of the [[gods]], devouring the [[earth]]<br/> | + | 2. [[Agni]]- [[Fire]], {{Wiki|mouth}} of the [[gods]], devouring the [[earth]]<br/> |
3. [[Antarika]] - {{Wiki|Atmosphere}} & Oceans, in which dwells:<br/> | 3. [[Antarika]] - {{Wiki|Atmosphere}} & Oceans, in which dwells:<br/> | ||
− | 4. [[Vayu]] - Wind & Currents, [[energy]] flows, impellers of [[life]]<br/> | + | 4. [[Vayu]] - [[Wind]] & Currents, [[energy]] flows, impellers of [[life]]<br/> |
− | 5. [[Dyaus]] - Sky, fertilizing [[earth]] with rain, in which dwells:<br/> | + | 5. [[Dyaus]] - Sky, fertilizing [[earth]] with [[rain]], in which dwells:<br/> |
− | 6. {{Wiki|Surya}} - The Sun, source of [[light]], warmth & [[life]]<br/> | + | 6. {{Wiki|Surya}} - The {{Wiki|Sun}}, source of [[light]], warmth & [[life]]<br/> |
7. [[Naksatra]] - Stars & [[Planets]] origin of [[universe]], in which dwells<br/> | 7. [[Naksatra]] - Stars & [[Planets]] origin of [[universe]], in which dwells<br/> | ||
8. [[Soma]] - The {{Wiki|Moon}}, vessel of elixir ruling tides, sex., etc.<br/> | 8. [[Soma]] - The {{Wiki|Moon}}, vessel of elixir ruling tides, sex., etc.<br/> | ||
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− | |'''[[Heaven]] of<br/>the 4 Kings - [[Four great heavenly kings|<br/>Guardians of<br/>Heaven]] | + | |'''[[Heaven]] of<br/>the 4 [[Kings]] - [[Four great heavenly kings|<br/>Guardians of<br/>Heaven]] |
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'''[[Virudhaka]]<br/> | '''[[Virudhaka]]<br/> | ||
'Growing Large'<br/> | 'Growing Large'<br/> | ||
− | Prosperity<br/> | + | {{Wiki|Prosperity}}<br/> |
− | [[Lord]] over South<br/> | + | [[Lord]] over {{Wiki|South}}<br/> |
[[Jambu-dvipa]]<br/> | [[Jambu-dvipa]]<br/> | ||
[[Pretas]] & [[Kumbhandhas]] | [[Pretas]] & [[Kumbhandhas]] | ||
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'Protector of the Nation'<br/> | 'Protector of the Nation'<br/> | ||
Strength<br/> | Strength<br/> | ||
− | [[Lord]] over East<br/> | + | [[Lord]] over {{Wiki|East}}<br/> |
[[Purva-videha]]<br/> | [[Purva-videha]]<br/> | ||
[[Pisacas]] & [[Gandharvas]]<br/> | [[Pisacas]] & [[Gandharvas]]<br/> | ||
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'Very Famous'<br/> | 'Very Famous'<br/> | ||
[[Wealth]]<br/> | [[Wealth]]<br/> | ||
− | [[Lord]] over North<br/> | + | [[Lord]] over {{Wiki|North}}<br/> |
[[Uttara-Kuru]]<br/> | [[Uttara-Kuru]]<br/> | ||
Yahsas &[[Raksasas]]<br/> | Yahsas &[[Raksasas]]<br/> | ||
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'Wide [[Eyes]]'<br/> | 'Wide [[Eyes]]'<br/> | ||
[[Awareness]]<br/> | [[Awareness]]<br/> | ||
− | [[Lord]] over West<br/> | + | [[Lord]] over {{Wiki|West}}<br/> |
[[Apara-Godana]]<br/> | [[Apara-Godana]]<br/> | ||
[[Putanas]] & [[Nagas]]<br/> | [[Putanas]] & [[Nagas]]<br/> |
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Heavens in the Realm Without Form | ||||||||||
The Boundlessness of That Which is Neither With Nor Without Perception | ||||||||||
The Boundlessness of Consciousness | ||||||||||
The Boundlessness of Nothingness | ||||||||||
The Boundlessness of Emptiness | ||||||||||
Heavens in the Realm of Form | ||||||||||
Highest Heavens |
1. The Ultimate (Akanistha) |
The Fourth Meditation Heaven |
1. A Single Mind (Samadhi)- Pure Mental Concentration - | |||||||
Heavens of Purity |
1. Purity Everywhere (Subhakritsna) |
The Third Meditation Heaven |
1. A Single Mind (Samadhi) Pure Mental Concentration | |||||||
Heavens of Light |
1. Light & Sound (Abhasvara) |
The Second Meditation Heaven |
1. A Single Mid (Samadhi) Pure Mental Concentration | |||||||
Heavens of Brahma |
1. The Great Brahma (Maha-Brahma) |
The First Meditation Heaven |
1. A single Mind (Samadhi) Pure mental concentration | |||||||
Heavens in the Realm of Desire | ||||||||||
Paranirmita Heaven |
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Sunirmita Heaven |
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Tusita Heaven |
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Suyama Heaven |
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Trayastrimsas The Heaven of the 33 Gods The heaven of the secular world of humanity |
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Heaven of the 4 Kings - Guardians of Heaven |
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