Moksha is freedom from the fettering power of these bonds...

Moksha is freedom from the fettering power of these bonds, which do not cease to exist, but no longer have the power to fetter or bind the soul. See: mala, jivanmukti, moksha, pasha, reincarnation, satguru, Self Realization, soul. licentious: Morally unrestrained, especially in sexual behavior. light: In an ordinary sense, a form of energy which makes physical objects visible to the eye. In a religious-mystical sense, light also illumines inner objects (i.e., mental images).

--inner light: light perceived inside the head and body, of which there are varying intensities. When the karmas have been sufficiently quieted, the meditator can see and enjoy inner light independently of mental images. --moon-like inner light: Inner light perceived at a first level of intensity, glowing softly, much like the moon. The meditator's first experience of it is an important milestone in unfoldment. --clear white light: Inner light at a high level of intensity, very clear and pure.

When experienced fully, it is seen to be permeating all of existence, the universal substance of all form, inner and outer, pure consciousness, Satchidananda. This experience, repeated at regular intervals, can yield "a knowing greater than you could acquire at any university or institute of higher learning." See: Siva consciousness, tattva. Linga: (Sanskrit) "Mark." See: Sivalinga, svayambhu Linga. Lingachara: (Sanskrit) Daily worship of the Sivalinga.

One of the five essential codes of conduct for Vira Saivites. See: Panchachara, Vira Saivism. Linga Diksha: (Sanskrit) The Vira Saiva initiation ceremony in which the guru ties a small Sivalinga (Ishtalinga) around the neck of the devotee and enjoins him-her to worship it twice daily. This initiation replaces the sacred thread ceremony, upanayana. See: Vira Saivism. Linga Purana: (Sanskrit) One of the six principal Siva Puranas.

This text explains the purusharthas (the four goals of life) and the significance of Sivalinga worship. See: Purana. Lingashtakam: (Sanskrit) A short hymn of eight verses in praise of the Sivalinga. Lingavanta: (Sanskrit) "Wearer of the Linga." (Hindi: Lingayat.) Alternate term for Vira Saivite. See: Vira Saivism. liturgy: The proper, prescribed forms of ritual. livelihood: Subsistence, or the means of obtaining it. One's profession, trade or employment. See: dharma, caste.