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panghata| पनघट

panghata (Devanagari: पनघट ISO15919: panaghata) refers to a community water source, such as a riverbank or a well, where people traditionally gather to collect water. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: panghat * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love

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nyochhavar | न्योछावर

nyochhavar (Devanagari: न्योछावर ; ISO 15919: nyōchāvara) refers to the act of offering something of value—such as money or oneself—out of deep reverence or affection. While it often denotes a sacrificial offering made for the welfare of a beloved, in a broader sense, it implies a

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nishtha | निष्ठा

Nishtha (Devanagari: निष्ठा; ISO 15919: niṣṭhā) refers to unwavering steadfastness toward the Guru, the path revealed by him, and the chosen Deity. In the gradual progression of devotion—specifically while moving from Sadhana Bhakti toward Bhava Bhakti—the attainment of this steady state is recognized as the fifth

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nishkamata | निष्कामता

nishkamata (Devanagari: निष्कामता ISO15919: niṣkāmatā) signifies the abandonment of selfish desires. It is one of the fundamental pillars of Sadhana Bhakti. Without nishkamata, the practice of devotion becomes akin to taking "one step forward and two steps back." This is because spiritual progress is negated

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nirvikalpa | निर्विकल्प

Nirvikalpa (Devanagari: निर्विकल्प; ISO 15919: nirvikalpa) refers to a state free of all mental activity. The primary function of the mind (Antahkarana) is to weigh pros and cons. When the mind enters a state where it ceases to perform this function, it is termed Nirvikalpa. Further

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niranjana | निरंजन

Niranjana (Devanagari: निरंजन ISO15919: niraṁjana) means having no attachment. Niranjana is often used for Nirakara Brahm as well as for accomplished jnanis. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: Niranjan * Related Concepts: Dahara Vidya, Daharakash Vigyan, Types of Gyanis * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine

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nirakara / nirakara brahm | निराकार / निराकार ब्रह्म

Nirakara brahm (Devanagari: निराकार ब्रह्म ; ISO 15919: nirākāra brahma) is the formless and non-perceivable existence of the Absolute Truth. This is the Divine light the emanates from the divine body of Shri Krishna. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: nirakar * Related Concepts: aishvaryanand, bhagavan, Bhagavan

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nirgunvadini | निर्गुणवादिनी

Nirgunvadini richa (Devanagari: निर्गुणवादिनी ऋचा; ISO 15919: nirguṇavādinī r̥cā) refers to those Mantras in the Vedas that assert the God has no attributes and no form. These mantras categorically assert that God (Brahm) has no material qualities so He is imperceptible with material senses.

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nihshaktika | निःशक्तिक

nihshaktika (Devanagari: निःशक्तिक ; ISO 15919: niḥśaktika) signifies being "absolutely devoid of energy." It is a term often used by Jnanis to describe Brahm (the Absolute). Theological Correction According to Jagadguruttam Swami Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj , this interpretation of Vedanta is inaccurate. Nirakar Brahm (Formless God)

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nididhyasana | निदिध्यासन

nididhyasana (Devanagari: निदिध्यासन ISO15919: nididhyāsana) refers to the sincere practice of following the teachings of the path of knowledge (Jnana Marg). It is identified as the seventh stage, or Bhoomika (Devanagari: भूमिका; ISO 15919: bhūmikā), of Jnana Marg. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling:

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nidhi | निधि

Nidhi (Devanagari: निधि; ISO 15919: nidhi) translates to treasure or repository. It is often combined with prefixes to describe a vast reservoir or "ocean" of a specific quality. Common examples include: * Jala-nidhi (Treasure of Water): The Ocean. * Karuna-nidhi: Ocean of Mercy. * Chavi-nidhi: Ocean of Beauty. Further Reading

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Yajurveda | यजुर्वेद

Yajurveda (Devanagari: यजुर्वेद; ISO 15919: yajurveda) is one of the four Vedas. It primarily contains the mantras and detailed instructions required to perform Vedic sacrifices and rituals. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: Yajur Veda, Yajurved * Related Concepts: Vedas, Upanishad * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine?

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murti | मूर्ति

The Murti (मूर्ति) is the divine form for worship. As the true Murti is God's form, the consecrated idol helps the mind achieve God-realization via Rupdhyana.

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mundamala | मुंडमाल

mundamala (Devanagari: मुंडमाल ; ISO 15919: muṇḍamāla) is the garland of skulls worn by Lord Shiva. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: mundmal * Related Concepts: mukti, Do All Deities Bestow Equal Bliss? * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7

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muktahala | मुक्ताहल

Same as besara, the only difference being that it has a pearl pendant (mukta). Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: muktahal * Related Concepts: kinkini, kankan, Karnaphool, banamala, gunjamal * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 10

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mrityuloka | मृत्युलोक

mrityuloka (Devanagari: मृत्युलोक ; ISO 15919: mr̥tyulōka) refers to the Realm of Death or Planet Earth. It serves as the abode for human beings, animals, and birds. As one of the fourteen primary planetary systems (lokas) within a Brahmand (universe), it is positioned in the middle

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mridanga | मृदंग

Mridanga (Devanagari: मृदंग; ISO 15919: mr̥daṅga) is a traditional percussion instrument. It is a double-headed, barrel-shaped drum featuring animal hide on both the left and right faces. It is played by striking the taut surfaces with the hands. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as mridang * Related

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mohana mahabhava | मोहन महाभाव

mohana mahabhava (Devanagari: मोहन महाभाव ISO15919: mohana mahābhāva) refers to the state of Modan Mahabhava when experienced during separation.. In this heightened state of longing, symptoms of divyonmada (divine madness) are sometimes visible in Shri Krishna and Shri Radha. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as Mohan-mahabhav

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moha | मोह

moha (Devanagari: मोह ; ISO 15919: mōha) refers to mental attachment. It signifies the deep attachment one feels toward a living being or a material object. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Maya, ahamkara, panchaklesh, karan sharir, Understanding the Mind's Endless Craving * Reference: Guru Kripa - The Grace

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mithya | मिथ्या

Mithya (Devanagari: मिथ्या; ISO 15919: mithyā) generally signifies "false," "illusory," or "impermanent." The Nature of the World Some Advaita Vedantis refer to both Maya and the world as mithya in the sense of being an illusion. However, per the Vedas, this is

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Mimansa | मीमांसा

Mimansa (Devanagari: मीमांसा ; ISO 15919: mīmāṁsā) also known as Purva Mimansa (Devanagari: पूर्व मीमांसा ; ISO 15919: pūrva mīmāṁsā) is one of the six schools of philosophy (Darshan Shastras), authored by Sage Jaimini. Its twelve chapters codify the rules of Vedic Varnashram Dharma, focusing on

mihavara | मिहावर

A red liquid applied to the feet as a decoration. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 10

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megha malhara | मेघ मल्हार

megha malhara (Devanagari: मेघ मल्हार ISO15919: megha malhāra) is a legendary raga (melodic framework) in Indian classical music. Tradition holds that when this raga is sung with absolute perfection, it has the power to invoke rain showers. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as meghmalhar * Related Content:

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mayic | मायिक

mayic (Devanagari: मायिक ; ISO 15919: māyika) refers to anything pertaining to or derived from Maya. The term encompasses: * Material Objects: Insentient things created by Maya (e.g., stars, sky, air, space). * Living Beings: Individuals who still are under the control or influence of Maya. Further Reading and Reference

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mayadhisha | मायाधीश

Mayadhisha (Devanagari: मायाधीश ISO15919: māyādhīśa) means controller of Maya. This epithet is used only for Bhagavan Shri Krishna, the Absolute Brahm — The Supreme God. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as mayadhish, mayadheesh * Related Content: yogamaya shakti, svansha, Jeev, Maya * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine?