setSuna's definitions

Namaste

"Hello" and "goodbye" in India. Like "aloha," but said while clasping both hands (like in prayer, I guess) in front of you.

A slightly more formal variant is "namaskar."

Going in: "Namaste."
Going out: "Namaste."

by Setsuna September 14, 2004

juggernaut

Variant of "Jagannath," a name for the Hindu deity Krishna. "Juggernaut" is likely a British mispronunciation.

Today, though, a "juggernaut" is generally a force beyond mortal control.

Hapless mortal: "What hit me?"

by Setsuna September 14, 2004

nataraja

Shiva's form as the lord of the dance, who, kinda like Atlas, keeps the world going (but instead of lifting it, he dances on it).

Usually shown as a graceful guy in dreads with four arms dancing in a circular ring of fire.

A bronze of Nataraja: don't leave India without one.

by Setsuna September 14, 2004