Guhya in Sanskrit generally means “secret,
hidden, or confidential,” encompassing both
physical, mystical, and esoteric senses across
Hinduism, Yoga, and Tantra.
Etymology and Basic Meaning
root गुह् (guh), which means “to hide, conceal, or cover” . As a gerund, it refers to something concealable,
Applications in Hinduism and Tantra
also refers to genital organs or pudenda . It symbolizes a locus of vital energy in Tantric visualization,
considered secret or esoteric .
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Philosophical and Yoga Context
mystical, and confidential.
Summary of Semantic Range
- Literal meaning: hidden, concealed, secret, mysterious.
- Mystical/Philosophical: esoteric teachings, supreme
- secret, mantra or mystical knowledge.
- Anatomical: genital organs, pudenda.
- Figurative/Practical: confidential, private matters, secret
- assemblies or messages.
- Textual: names of scriptures, alchemical apparatus, or
- sacred sites for meditation.
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