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Sanskrit and Vraj philosophical terms used across the Vachanamrut, Shikshapatri, and Bhaktachintamani, sourced verbatim from Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Bhuj-Kutch's own published Vachanamrut glossary appendix — not written by us.

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ardha-chandra
Half moon. A chihn on Swãminãrãyan Bhagvãn’s left foot. The moon symbolises peace. A bhakta performing dhyãn on this chihn overcomes all miseries and experiences inner peace and profound happiness. Also, just as the night-lotus blossoms due to the light of the moon, the bhakta blossoms with bhakti and shraddhã through the light of Bhagvãn.
shat-sampatti
The six spiritual activities prescribed by the Sãnkhya philosophy:  sham (tranquillity)  dam (self-control; restraint of sense organs)  uparati (abstinence; refraining from mundane objects and activities)  titikshã (endurance; overcoming comforts and hardships)  samãdhãn (stability; balance of mind and focus on Bhagvãn)  shraddhã (faith; persistence)
shraddhã
The quality that incorporates determination, faith, trust, hope, patience, and persistence.