To come forth from a source, to be emitted or issued from.

To come forth from a source, to be emitted or issued from. A monistic doctrine of creation whereby God issues forth manifestation like rays from the sun or sparks from a fire. See: abhasa. emancipator: That which, or one who, liberates. eminent: High; above others in stature, rank or achievement. Renowned or distinguished; prominent, conspicuous. Not to be confused with: 1) imminent, about to happen; 2) emanate, to issue from; 3) immanent, inherent or indwelling.

empower: To give power or authority to a person or society. Strengthen. emulate: To imitate. To attempt to equal or surpass someone, generally by copying his ways, talents or successes. encompass: To surround or encircle; to include. endow: To give. To provide with a quality or characteristic. enhance: To improve, make better. enlightened: Having attained enlightenment, Self Realization. A jnani or jivanmukta. See: jivanmukta, jnana, Self Realization.

enlightenment: For Saiva monists, Self Realization, samadhi without seed (nirvikalpa samadhi); the ultimate attainment, sometimes referred to as Paramatma darshana, or as atma darshana, "Self vision" (a term which appears in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras). Enlightenment is the experience-nonexperience resulting in the realization of one's transcendent Self--Parasiva--which exists beyond time, form and space. Each tradition has its own understanding of enlightenment, often indicated by unique terms.

See: God Realization, kundalini, nirvikalpa samadhi, Self Realization. enshrine: To enclose in a shrine. To hold as sacred and worthy of worship. enstasy: A term coined in 1969 by Mircea Eliade to contrast the Eastern view of bliss as "standing inside oneself" (enstasy) with the Western view as ecstasy, "standing outside oneself." A word chosen as the English equivalent of samadhi. See: ecstasy, samadhi, raja yoga. enthrall: To hold in a spell; captivate; fascinate.

entourage: A group of accompanying attendants, associates or assistants. entreat: To ask earnestly; to beseech, implore, plead or beg. epic history: Long narrative poem in a high style about grand exploits of Gods and heroes. The Ramayana and Mahabharata are India's two great epic histories, called Itihasa. See: Itihasa, Mahabharata, Ramayana. equanimity: The quality of remaining calm and undisturbed. Evenness of mind; composure. equilibrium: Evenly balanced.

A quality of good spiritual leadership. "Having attained an equilibrium of ida and pingala, he becomes a knower of the known." See: jnana.