The Nature of God
Sanskrit word for God is Bhagavan (Devanagari: भगवान् ISO15919: bhagavān ). This blended word is made of 2 parts; bhag (भग) and van (वान ). So the word bhagavan means the beholder (van) of unlimited divine powers ( bhag ). Those divine powers together are called shad-aishwarya (Devanagari: षड-ऐश्वर्य ISO15919:
The Soul, Material world and detachment
The material manifestation of Maya is infinitely large. The term sansar (Devanagari: संसार ISO15919: saṁsāra ) represents the entire material creation. It is made up of the assemblage of innumerable cosmic eggs called brahmanad . God gives jeev one of these life forms and after death jeev gets another life-form.
Practical Sadhana
Roopadhyan (Devanagari: रूपध्यान ISO15919: rūpadhyāna ) means loving remembrance of the Lord. This is the science of devotional meditation. Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj emphasized on this way of doing devotion to The Supreme Lord. The scriptures and Saints have been referring to this by many terms such
The Saint
Question In your publications you have been consistently using the words God-Realized saint, genuine saint, authentic saint, bona fide saint. What do these words really mean? How can one know who is a genuine saint and who is not? Answer All the scriptures unanimously assert that one cannot realize God
Sanskrit word for devotion is bhakti (Devanagari: भक्ति ISO15919: bhakti ). Bhakti is the innermost divine power of God. Bhakti is the essence of divine love. The sweetness of this divine love is unparalleled. It is not only sweeter than all material forms of bliss but it is sweetest of
madhu (Devanagari: मधु ISO15919: madhu ) has a few different meanings * Honey. * Madhu sneh is a love which does not wax or wane. It eternally increases. * Name of a demon who was killed by Shri Krishna. That is why Shri Krishna is also called Madhusudana. LEARN MORE * Perfect devotion * Names of
asura (Devanagari: असुर ISO15919: asura ) are demons. Tamas guna of Maya shakti dominates them. They naturally have sorcerer powers (मायावी) and are natural enemies of devatas . Their primary residence is Rasatal lok in the nether worlds. They are also called rakshasa (Devanagari: राक्षस ISO15919: rākṣasa
The Soul, Material world and detachment
devatas (Devanagari: देवता ISO15919: devatā ) are celestial beings entrusted with specific duties by God. Figures like Indra, the god of rain and thunder, and Agni, the god of fire, are examples of devatas. While they possess superhuman powers, advanced knowledge, and formidable weaponry, they are still considered material beings.
Karma
Following the Vedic societal rules of righteous living is termed as following dharma . One living such a life stands on following fours pillars * truth (Devanagari: सत्य; ISO 15919: satya ) - being truthful in ones everyday dealings. * mercy (Devanagari: दया; ISO 15919: dayā ) - compassion towards others misery. * austerity (Devanagari:
Festivals
Although in our Sanatan Dharm , there is a festival on each day of the year, yet, of all the festivals celebrated in our country, there is none more auspicious and important than Sharad-Poornima. It is on this day that Raaseshwari Radha Rani and Shri Krishna showered the highest form of
Practical Sadhana
The Supreme Lord, Omnipotent, Omniscient, All-pervading Lord Ram descended in Tretayug . When He was the ruler of Ayodhya a washerman who criticized Lord Ram. Then what is the big surprise if someone in Kaliyug criticizes us, the ordinary jeev . Yet, we expect at that if others doesn’t shower praises
Ultimate Goal of Life
There are six Vedic schools of philosophy each of them is called darshan. Collectively these are referred to as Darshan Shastra. Though all six scriptures accept the authority of the Vedas, yet they vary greatly in their ultimate goal. Out of these six three are astik darshan (or theistic) and