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Kingdom of Heaven

A central theological concept in Christianity representing the spiritual realm of God's sovereignty, often interpreted by mystics like Jacob Boehme as an internal state of divine union.

33 books · 605 mentions

Kingdom of Judah

24 books · 477 mentions

Kashyapa

One of the Saptarishi (Seven Sages) in Hindu tradition, revered as a progenitor of humanity and a key figure in Vedic cosmological and astrological lore.

21 books · 398 mentions

Kingdom of God

A central concept in Christian theology representing the spiritual realm or state of being where God's will is perfectly realized.

21 books · 367 mentions

Kashmir

A region in South Asia known in Western scholarship for its rich traditions of philosophy and its influence on Eastern esoteric thought.

21 books · 366 mentions

Kurukshetra

A sacred region in northern India, historically significant as the setting of the Mahabharata war and a major center for Vedic culture and pilgrimage.

15 books · 427 mentions

Kashi

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a primary sacred site in Hinduism, traditionally associated with Lord Shiva and Vedic learning. In astronomical texts, it is often mentioned as a significant geographical and cultural center.

14 books · 226 mentions

Kalpa

12 books · 276 mentions

Kubera

The Hindu deity of wealth and the god-king of the semi-divine Yakshas, frequently invoked in Tantric and Puranic literature for prosperity and protection.

11 books · 205 mentions

Krishna

A major deity in Hinduism and the eighth avatar of Vishnu, whose philosophical teachings in the Bhagavad Gita have been studied in the West since the 18th century.

11 books · 193 mentions

Kali Yuga

The fourth and final age in the Hindu cycle of Yugas, characterized by spiritual decline, discord, and the loss of dharma. It is a central concept in traditional Indian chronology and eschatology, traditionally calculated to have begun in 3102 BCE.

11 books · 193 mentions

Krakow

A historic Polish city and major center of Renaissance learning, home to the Jagiellonian University where Nicolaus Copernicus studied.

9 books · 311 mentions

Korah

A biblical figure who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, often cited in theological texts as a cautionary example of pride.

9 books · 166 mentions

Ketu

In Vedic astrology and Hindu cosmology, the descending lunar node represented as a shadow planet that signifies karmic influences and spiritual liberation.

9 books · 107 mentions

Khemraj Shrikrishnadas

8 books · 267 mentions

King James I

The King of Scotland (as James VI) and England, known for his intellectual pursuits, including the authorship of 'Daemonologie' and his patronage of the King James Bible. He played a significant role in the early modern discourse on witchcraft, theology, and the divine right of kings.

8 books · 224 mentions

Kuru

8 books · 109 mentions

King of France

The sovereign ruler of France, often appearing in early modern texts as a patron of the arts, a political authority, or a figure in legal and religious mandates.

8 books · 97 mentions

Kings

In the context of early modern biblical commentary and kabbalistic science, this refers to the monarchs of Israel and Judah whose histories are chronicled in the biblical Books of Kings.

8 books · 95 mentions

Kalinga

An ancient historical region of India located on the eastern coast, frequently mentioned in classical Sanskrit texts and astronomical treatises.

7 books · 209 mentions

Kingdom of God

7 books · 165 mentions

Keshava

7 books · 125 mentions

King of Aragon

7 books · 118 mentions

Kerala

7 books · 113 mentions

King Vikramaditya

7 books · 109 mentions

King Alexander

Often referring to Alexander the Great, who in alchemical and hermetic traditions was depicted as a seeker of hidden wisdom and the recipient of the Secretum Secretorum. He is frequently cited in the Turba Philosophorum and other esoteric texts as a patron of the arts and sciences.

7 books · 73 mentions

Kemadruma Yoga

A specific planetary combination in Vedic astrology where no planets occupy the signs adjacent to the Moon. It is traditionally interpreted as a configuration leading to isolation, poverty, or mental distress.

6 books · 95 mentions

King Saul

6 books · 95 mentions

Kiel

6 books · 86 mentions

Kraków

6 books · 84 mentions

Kingdom of Naples

6 books · 83 mentions

Königsberg

5 books · 581 mentions

Karl von Eckartshausen

5 books · 213 mentions

Kamalakara

5 books · 202 mentions

Kalidasa

A classical Sanskrit author and poet, widely regarded as the greatest playwright in Indian history, whose works influenced European Romanticism.

5 books · 135 mentions

Karana

5 books · 130 mentions

Kali Era

5 books · 109 mentions

Kingdom of Heaven

5 books · 74 mentions

Khalid ibn Yazid

5 books · 74 mentions

Keturah

5 books · 72 mentions

Katyayana

5 books · 72 mentions

Kumbhaka (Breath Retention)

5 books · 67 mentions

Kali Age

5 books · 66 mentions

King Hezekiah

5 books · 65 mentions

Khorasan

5 books · 63 mentions

Kundalini

5 books · 62 mentions

Krita Yuga

5 books · 62 mentions

Kendra (Quadrant)

5 books · 60 mentions

Ketumala

5 books · 59 mentions

Kidneys

5 books · 56 mentions

King Philip

5 books · 37 mentions

King Charles II

4 books · 93 mentions

Kadesh

4 books · 83 mentions

Kendra (Angular houses)

4 books · 78 mentions

Kassel

4 books · 70 mentions

Kunlun Mountains

4 books · 69 mentions

Kalpa (Aeon)

4 books · 67 mentions

Knossos

4 books · 67 mentions