Anupadaka

(Sanskrit) “Parentless, self-existing.”

“The term Anupadaka, “parentless,” or without progenitors, is a mystical designation having several meanings in the philosophy. By this name celestial beings, the Dhyan-Chohans or Dhyani-Buddhas, are generally meant.

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Aparavidya


(Sanskrit) Apara, “inferior, lower” and Vidya, “science, knowledge.”

Lower knowledge, which is acquired through the intellect.

Aparigraha

Aparigraha is renunciation, freedom from desires.