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
Bhavavesh bhakti (Devanagari: भावावेश भक्ति ISO15919: bhāvāveśa bhakti ) is an elated state of siddha bhakti . In this state devotee cannot hide their love. The ashta satvika bhava spontaneously appear in their body. In this state the devotee might enter a devotional samadhi where they mimic their
Brahmanand is the transcendental bliss experienced through realization of the Impersonal Brahm, beyond Maya yet distinct from Premanand.
There are eight expressions of divine love called satvika bhava . Together they are referred to as ashta sattvika bhava (Devanagari: अष्ट सात्विक भाव ISO15919: aṣṭa sātvika bhāva ) These eight expressions of divine love are : * stambha - becoming stunned, * sveda - perspiration, * romancha - horripilation or goosebumps, * svara bhed
Anarth Nivritti refers to the dissipation of unwanted tendencies and impurities that obstruct devotion. * anartha — that which is not meaningful or beneficial for the soul * nivṛtti — removal or cessation It is the stage in Bhakti where inner obstacles begin to weaken and fall away. What It Is Anarth Nivritti is
anumana pramana (Devanagari: अनुमान प्रमाण ISO15919: anumāna pramāṇa ) is inferential evidence based on previous experience. LEARN MORE * pratyaksh pramana * shabda pramana Reference: Jagadguruttam - The Supreme Spiritual Master - A Biography
Paap refers to sinful or prohibited actions that create suffering and karmic bondage, keeping the soul within material existence.
Punya (पुण्य) refers to virtuous actions performed in accordance with Vedic injunctions. When such actions are performed correctly and in full conformity with scriptural principles, they produce favorable karmic results, including temporary residence in heavenly realms.
Rasa (रस | rasa) refers to Divine Bliss, Spiritual Essence, or the nectar-like experience of God. It is not merely an attribute of God, but His very nature. What It Means In Vedic understanding, Shri Krishna is not just the possessor of bliss — He is Rasa itself. Rasa is the
Satyakama (सत्यकाम | satyakāma) refers to Desires factualize. The Divine Attribute It means "one whose desires immediately come to fruition." It is one of the eight divine qualities of God described in the Dahara Vidya section of the Chandogya Upanishad. Attainment by the Soul While this power