The prequel to this article is Identify the saints and expose the pretenders the signs that do not decisively ascertain if a person is a genuine saint or not. In this article the characteristics to unmistakably spot an imposter, pretending to be a bona fide saint, will be discussed. When
In Identify the saint and expose the pretender the indecisive signs for identifying the sainthood were discussed. Then in Tell take sign of a pseudo-saint you learned to spot the imposters who are out there in multitude to dupe you. The rest of the story still remains. How to know
As the bhakti increases the tendency to engage in these anarth gradually dissipates. This dissipation is called anarth nivritti (Devanagari: अनर्थ-निवृत्ति ISO15919: anartha-nivr̥tti ). Being mindful of these anarth is the first step towards getting rid of them. Abstaining from anarth while continuously practicing sadhana bhakti
Siddhis (सिद्धि | siddhi) are eight divine powers that remain in service of God and God-realized saints, enabling supernatural feats. What It Means Many of God’s powers are described as personified śaktis that exist in His service. Through prescribed spiritual practices, a seeker may receive a limited manifestation
Vairāgya (वैराग्य | vairāgya) refers to detachment from worldly objects and the absence of attachment even to their renunciation. * vigata (विगत) — absence * rāga (राग) — attachment What It Means Vairāgya requires two conditions: * Giving up the desire to acquire worldly objects * Renouncing even the sense of having
Vyatireka (Devanagari: व्यतिरेक ISO15919: vyatirēka ) is the means without which the goal cannot be achieved. In other words, it is impossible to attain the goal without this method. Means the path is indispensable. Testing Karma In the previous article on Anvaya we had established that the aim
purushartha (Devanagari: पुरुषार्थ ISO15919: puruṣārtha ) is used in two main ways. 1. General Meaning: Making efforts toward any goal. 2. Philosophical Meaning: The traditional four goals of human life (Dharma, Artha, Kāma, Mokṣa), expanded to five in devotional philosophies with the addition of Prem (Divine Love)
(आर्य | ārya) means the noble one. This is a term used to refer to respectable person in the Vedic civilization. Such a person followed the precepts of the Vedas and aimed to grow spiritually. LEARN MORE * Alternate spelling: aarya * Related Concepts: * Sanatana Dharma * Vedas * Devotion * REFERENCE * Prema Rasa Siddhanta
Meaning Jeev (जीव | jīva) refers to the individual soul. Also Known As * atma (आत्मा | ātmā) * jeevatma (जीवात्मा | jīvātmā) Basic Definition The Jeev is the conscious entity that resides in a body. It is alive and conscious and gives life to the body it lives in.
The perfect devotion called siddha bhakti has eight increasing levels. Mahabhava bhakti (Devanagari: महाभाव भक्ति ISO15919: mahābhāva bhakti ) is the topmost level of siddha bhakti . It takes two forms: * rudha (Devanagari: रूढ़ ISO15919: rūṛh ) is the lower of the two levels. * adhirurha mahabhava is the higher
Some devotees accept Shri Krishna to be their Beloved with an expectation of experiencing Him with all their senses. Their love is called madhurya bhava of sadharani rati (Devanagari: साधारणी रति ISO15919: sādhāraṇī rati ). Leading example of such a devotee is Kubja. LEARN MORE * Siddha bhakti * Perfect devotion
A Yogi (योगी | yogī) is a male practitioner of the path of Yoga. What It Means A Yogi practices the Ashtang Yog of Patanjali to: * gain control over the mind * prevent it from running toward the world * redirect it toward God Key Insight Being a Yogi means having control