CAI Glossary of Terms

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Ghost
A disembodied soul or spirit of a deceased person that is still in the 2nd Physical plane and has yet to move on to the higher realms (e.g. Astral). These earthbounds are capable of appearing in a translucent form or otherwise manifesting their presence to the living.
God
This is the English term given to a singular omnipotent being usually thought of as the supernatural creator and overseer of the universe. This same being is referred to by many different names in other parts of the world such as Allah, Bhagwan, Deus, Great Supreme, Krishna, Ishavara, Jehovah, Yahweh and the list goes on and on. Most terms refer to God as male though in some religions, God is both part male and part female.
Greeters
Greeters are spirits that guide the newly deceased and help them make the transition to the afterlife. They will tend to take the form the deceased is most comfortable with and with whom he most identifies. If he has believed in Christianity, then the greeter(s) will most likely appear as Christ or Angels. If the person has believed in Islam, then the greeter(s) will most likely appear as Allah and his helpers. If the person has believed in Hinduism, the greeter very possible will appear as Krishna, etc.
Gunas
The three attributes of nature - mass, energy and intelligence. In man, the three gunas express themselves as ignorance or inertia; activity or struggle; and wisdom.
Guru
Dispeller of darkness. Teacher. One who can show the way by instruction, example and the impartinng of experience.