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danava | दानव

danava (Devanagari: दानव; ISO 15919: dānava) is same as rakshasa. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as danav * Related Concepts: manav, devata

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daiva | दैव

daiva (Devanagari: दैव; ISO 15919: daiva) is same as prarabdh karma. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as daiv * Related Concepts: Destiny vs. Deeds: Who Really Runs the Show?, Who Really Shapes My Fate?

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chatushloki bhagavat | चतुश्लोकी भागवत

The original form of the Bhagavatam in four shlokas (verses) that God whispered into Brahma's ear prior to creation.

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chakva / chakai | चकई / चकवा

See chakravaka. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: hans, chakora * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7

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kapha | कफ

kapha (Devanagari: कफ; ISO 15919: kapha) is the body fluid principle associated with mucus and lubrication, serving as the carrier of nutrients. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: tridosha * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 8

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kanthi | कंठी

kanthi (Devanagari: कंठी; ISO 15919: kaṇṭhī) is a string of beads made from tulsi, other woods, or metals, worn around the neck. It serves as a reminder of one's allegiance to a particular Spiritual Master or sect. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: tilak, Guru * Reference: Prema

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kanta bhava | कांत भाव

kanta bhava (Devanagari: कांत भाव ISO15919: kāṁta bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of viewing God as one's husband and loving Him accordingly. Just as a wife in the world holds certain rights and expectations of her husband, a devotee with this sentiment sometimes expects love

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kanishtha adhikari | कनिष्ठ अधिकारी

A kanishtha adhikari (Devanagari: कनिष्ठ अधिकारी; ISO 15919: kaniṣṭha adhikārī) is a spiritual aspirant who possesses minimal detachment from worldly things and has little knowledge of the scriptures. Consequently, has weak or unsteady faith in God. While such individuals are eligible to practice bhakti (devotion), the

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kankana | कंकन

kankana (Devanagari: कंकन; ISO 15919: kaṅkana) is a heavy bracelet of gold or other material worn on the wrist or very thick bangles studded with gems. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: kundal, bajubandh * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7

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kapala kriya | कपाल​ क्रिया

kapala kriya (Devanagari: कपाल क्रिया; ISO 15919: kapāla kriyā) is the ceremonial breaking of the deceased's skull during cremation. This rite is traditionally performed by the eldest son or next of kin. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as kapal kriya * Related Concepts: Vedic Dharma

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Kaliyuga | कलियुग

Kaliyuga (Devanagari: कलियुग ISO15919: kaliyuga) refers to the "Dark Age" or the Iron Age. It is the final and most spiritually degraded of the four cyclical ages of cosmic time. This era spans 432,000 years, of which a little over 5,000 have passed. It

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kaitava | कैतव

Kaitava (Devanagari: कैतव; ISO 15919: kaitava) signifies deception, cheating, or a "con." According to the Srimad Bhagavatam, this term applies to the four traditional human pursuits (Purusharthas): * Dharma: Prescribed scriptural duties. * Artha: The attainment of wealth. * Kama: The fulfillment of sensual desires. * Moksha: Liberation. These are termed

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jyotisha | ज्योतिष

jyotisha (Devanagari: ज्योतिष; ISO 15919: jyōtiṣa) deals with astrology. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Don’t Be Fooled by Malefic Performers * Reference: The Supreme Spiritual Master - His Biography

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jnanendriya | ज्ञानेन्द्रिय

See pancha jnanendriya.

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Itihasa | इतिहास

Itihasa (Devanagari: इतिहास; ISO 15919: itihāsa) literally means "history" (or strictly, "thus indeed it happened"). In Hindu scripture, this term collectively refers to the two great epics: * The Ramayana: Narrates the life and story of Shri Rama. * The Mahabharata: Chronicles the history of the

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Ishvar pranidhana | ईश्वर प्रणिधान

Ishvar pranidhan (Devanagari: ईश्वर प्रणिधान ISO15919: īśvara praṇidhāna) refers to the act of surrendering to God. Sage Patanjali promoted Ashtang Yoga to gain control over the mind. However, acknowledging the difficulty of this path, he taught that when controlling the mind becomes difficult, one can regain

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gvalbala | ग्वालबाल

Young sons of the cowherd men are called gvalbala (Devanagari: ग्वालबाल ISO15919: gvālabāla). They were the playmates of Shri Krishna in Braj. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: sakha bhava, Varna * Reference: Shyama Shyam Geet - Love Songs of Shri Radha Krishna

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gurudrohi | गुरुद्रोही

gurudrohi (Devanagari: गुरुद्रोही; ISO 15919: gurudrōhī) refers to a person who opposes their own Guru or harbors hostility towards Him. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Guru Mantra - The Guru and the Disciple, Ch. 1

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chela | चेला

Chela (Devanagari: चेला; ISO 15919: cēlā) means "disciple." It is synonymous with the term Shishya (Devanagari: शिष्य; ISO 15919: śiṣya). Authentic saints do not mechanically "make" disciples. Instead, they freely impart divine knowledge. The jiva (soul) then follows these teachings and performs sadhana

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guru dhama | गुरु धाम

guru dhama (Devanagari: गुरु धाम ISO15919: guru dhāma) The place of a Guru's appearance or primary place of residence. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Guru-Spiritual master * Reference: Shyama Shyam Geet - Love Songs of Shri Radha Krishna

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Guru | गुरु

Guru (Devanagari: गुरु; ISO 15919: guru) iis a God-realized saint whom a jeev chooses as their personal spiritual guide to lead them to God. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Guru — The Spiritual Master, bhagavadprapti * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 6

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gunjmala | गुंजमाल

Gunjamala (Devanagari: गुंजमाल; ISO 15919: guṁjamāla) is a garland worn by Shri Krishna. It is crafted from the red and black seeds of the gunja plant. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Uniqueness of Krishna's divine form * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of

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gunja | गुंज

gunja (Devanagari: गुंज; ISO 15919: guñja) is the red berry of the shrub arbus precatorius. Shri Krishna wears a necklace made of these berries. the necklace is called gunjamala. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch.9

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gunatita dharma | गुणातीत धर्म

Same as para dharma. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Raas Panchadhyayi, Ch. 3

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guna maya | गुण माया

See Gunavarika Maya Further Reading and Reference * Also written as gun maya * Bhakti Shatak - Hundred Gems of Devotion - an in-depth analysis