Gnostic Glossary: Sanskrit Lexicon

(Sk., “worthy one,” “deserving divine honours”). This was the name first given to the Jain and subsequently to the Buddhist holy people initiated into the esoteric mysteries. Arhat is one who has entered the best and highest path, and is thus emancipated from rebirth.

(Sanskrit आर्यावर्त, literally abode of the Aryans) Mentioned in the ancient texts to refer to the region of Northern and Central India where Indo-Aryan culture was based. The inhabitants of Aryavarta were referred to as Aryans.

The third step in Yoga is Asana, and it refers to our use of the physical body. This word asana literally means posture.

Asteya is to not steal.