anandapadaka avarana | आनन्दापादक आवरण​

Anandapadaka Avarana (Devanagari: आनन्दापादक आवरण; ISO 15919: ānandāpādaka āvaraṇa) refers to the veil that obscures Divine Bliss.

It is one of the three specific veils of Maya covering the soul. While the other veils may obscure the knowledge of God's existence or His presence, this specific veil prevents the soul from experiencing God's infinite bliss. It can be dispelled only by the special Grace of God.

Further Reading and Reference

• Alternate Spelling: anandapadak avaran
• Related Concepts:
  • abhanapadaka avarana
  • asatva-padaka-avarana
• Reference: Main Kaun? Mera Kaun? Vol. 2, Ch. 39