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Rao, Dr. Krishna Shama: Professor at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and prominent craniofacial surgical specialist and philanthropist. He has helmed several research projects conducted by THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM, and presented the conclusions in a number of television interviews.

RNA: Abbreviation for Ribo Nucleic Acid. RNA, like DNA, is a strand of nucleotides (biochemicals found within the nucleus, or center, of a cell). DNA contains the genetic code for all living beings. RNA's task is to synthesize proteins. Both are crucial to the cell's proper function.

• ROS: Abbreviation for Reactive Oxygen Species, the product of errors in cellular energy production, often caused by the aging process. ROS damages the cells, causing further breakdown and further aging.
• Rudraksh: Seed of the rudraksha tree, sacred to the God Shiva in Hinduism. Rudra is one of the titles of Shiva. The seeds are said to be His tears, and are worn by the His followers.

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• Sadhu: A holy man or woman who has left material and emotional attachments and lives a wandering life of meditation. Term used in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions.
• Samadhi: The state of non-dualistic consciousness where one experiences Oneness; state of awareness characterized by supreme bliss.
• Sanskrit: Ancient phonetic language evolved by the Vedic civilization, and based on the understanding that sounds have the ability to heal. Hearing and speaking Sanskrit balances the brain and central nervous system, and supports optimal well-being.
• Siddha yogi: One whose spiritual practice has led to the mastery of siddhis, extraordinary powers beyond ordinary human ability.
• Siddhis: Extraordinary abilities beyond common human experience, attained through spiritual practice.
• Slokas: Couplet verses from sacred texts in the Sanskrit language.
• Spectrophotometric Analysis: Laboratory examination of a liquid by determining the amount of light it absorbs.
• Super-consciousness: State of elevated awareness and deep bliss, often characterized by spontaneous healing of illness and clearing of lifelong problematic mental patterns.
• Suresh, Dr. K.P.: Biostatistical scientist at the National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bangalor. He evaluated results of MTT Assay conducted on Inner Awakening participants , under direction of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM.

Sushumna: The central conduit of human energy which ascends the spine and links the chakras.

Sutras: Aphorisms of sacred wisdom, delivered briefly and concisely so that students could memorize them.

Tai Chi: Ancient Chinese school of movement meditation designed to improve and sustain health.

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Telepathy: Science of sending thoughts to another without verbal or written communication.

Teleportation: Science of moving an object from one location to another without physically transporting it.

Thalamus: Portion of the human brain which regulates sleep, consciousness and alertness.