Spiritual Terminology

noun a person or thing that pervades or spreads throughout

adjective describing a quality of being present everywhere or throughout

• The concept of an all pervading presence is often discussed in philosophical and religious texts.
• The idea of something being all pervading is pretty deep, don't you think?
• That feeling of being all pervading is like when you walk into a room and everyone notices you.
• Her influence was all pervading, touching every aspect of our lives.

noun The state of being aware of and able to think about something

adjective Conscious or aware of something

• The study aimed to explore the relationship between brain activity and consciousness.
• I couldn't fall asleep because my consciousness was too active.
• I had such a wild night that my consciousness was all over the place.
• His consciousness expanded as he delved deeper into the philosophical text.

noun a person's soul or ghost after they have died

• The departed spirit of the late king was honored with a grand funeral ceremony.
• We felt the presence of the departed spirit during the memorial service.
• Some believe that the departed spirit can still communicate with the living.
• The artist captured the essence of the departed spirit in his painting.

adverb used for emphasis in questions and negatives

conjunction used for emphasis in comparisons

• Have you ever visited the Louvre Museum in Paris?
• Did you ever watch that movie I recommended?
• Have you ever been to that new burger joint? It's lit!
• His dedication to his work is like nothing I've ever seen before.

verb to hold someone or something in very high regard; to praise highly; to elevate in rank, power, or character

• The poet's work sought to exalt the beauty of nature.
• I can't help but exalt over how cute that puppy is!
• She totally exalts over her favorite band.
• The artist's use of color and light exalts the emotion in the painting.

noun A spiritual teacher or guide in Hinduism, Buddhism, or Jainism

• The guru of the company provided valuable insights during the strategic planning meeting.
• I always go to my tech guru friend for advice on the latest gadgets.
• My yoga guru is the best at helping me find my inner peace.
• She was considered the guru of fashion in our group, always setting trends.

noun In Hindu philosophy, the individual soul or living being

• In Hindu philosophy, jiva refers to the individual soul or living being.
• My grandmother always talks about the concept of jiva and karma.
• I heard that guy is a real jiva when it comes to partying.
• The artist believed that each brushstroke was infused with the jiva of the subject.

noun a person who travels aimlessly or without a fixed destination

• The wanderer traveled through the remote countryside, documenting his journey in a journal.
• The wanderer hitchhiked across the country, stopping in small towns along the way.
• The wanderer was a real nomad, always on the move and never staying in one place for too long.
• She was a wanderer in search of inner peace, constantly seeking new experiences to fulfill her soul.

adjective relating to the upper regions of the atmosphere; celestial; heavenly

• The aethereal beauty of the northern lights is a sight to behold.
• I can't believe how aethereal that sunset was last night.
• That concert was so aethereal, I felt like I was in another world.
• Her voice had an aethereal quality that captivated everyone in the room.