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grihastha ashrama | गृहस्थ आश्रम

grihastha ashrama (Devanagari: गृहस्थ आश्रम; ISO 15919: gr̥hastha āśrama) is the householder phase of life from 25-50 years of age. This is the second age-based stage of life when one enters family life, marries and bears children. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as grihasth ashram

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gorochana | गोरोचन

gorochana (Devanagari: गोरोचन; ISO 15919: gōrōcana) is a faintly aromatic, bright yellow pigment. Shri Krishna wears a tilak of this pigment of his forehead. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as gorochan * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 9

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gopi prema | गोपी प्रेम

gopi prema (Devanagari: गोपी प्रेम; ISO 15919: gōpī prēma) is absolutely selfless amorous love of an individual soul for the Supreme Soul, Shri Krishna. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as gopi prem * Related Concepts: gopi, bhakti, bhav, maharaas * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss

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Dvaitadvaita | द्वैताद्वैत

Dvaitadvaita (Devanagari: द्वैताद्वैत; ISO 15919: dvaitādvaita) is Dualistic non-dualism: the philosophy of Jagadguru Shri Nimbarkacharya. The philosophy of simultaneous oneness and difference. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as Dvait-advait * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 10

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Dvaita Vedanta | द्वैत वेदांत

Dvaita Vedanta (Devanagari: द्वैत वेदांत; ISO 15919: dvaita vēdānta) is the philosophy Dualism promoted by Jagadguru Madhvacharya. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as dvait vedant * Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 10

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dushkritjat anartha | दुष्कृतजात अनर्थ

dushkritjat anartha (Devanagari: दुष्कृतजात अनर्थ; ISO 15919: duṣkr̥tajāta anartha) refers to offenses or obstacles (anarthas) that arise specifically from engaging in activities that are forbidden by the Vedas. These are considered negative consequences caused by actively violating scriptural commands. Further Reading and Reference * Also

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durlabha | दुर्लभ

durlabha (Devanagari: दुर्लभ; ISO 15919: durlabha) means that which is attained with great difficulty. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as durlabh * Reference: Nishkam Prem, Ch. 2

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dosha | दोष

dosha (Devanagari: दोष ISO15919: dōṣa) literally means defect, fault, or flaw. * Composition of material beings has four defects. That is why these texts produced by material beings (krit grantha) cannot be an authoritative source of information about the Absolute Truth. * In Ayurveda doshas refers to the three fundamental biological

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diwali | दिवाली

Also written as deepawali, divali diwali (Devanagari: दिवाली; ISO 15919: divālī) is the appearance day of Mahalakshmi, the consort of Vishnu. This is also the day when Shri Rama returned to Ayodhya on a vimana, aerial vehicle, after killing Ravana in Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya lit up

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dharohara | धरोहर

A thing kept or given in trust. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love

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dharana | धारणा

dharana (Devanagari: धारणा; ISO 15919: dhāraṇā) is the seventh step of the eight limbs of Yoga for the spiritual advancement of the soul. It means the mind can easily meditate of God and can stay there for elongated period of time. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: ashtanga yoga

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dhama | धाम

dhama (Devanagari: धाम; ISO 15919: dhāma) is the sacred place which Hari/Guru choose as their primary place of residence and for performing their lilas (pastimes). Examples * Vrindaban: The dhama of Shri Radha Krishna. * Nandgaon: The dhama of Shri Krishna. * Barsana: The dhama of Shri Radha. * Shri Kripalu Dham

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deva rina | देव ऋण

deva rina (Devanagari: देव ऋण ISO15919: deva r̥ṇa) is the debt every living being owes to celestial devatas. It is one of the three debts to be repaid to attain liberation. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as dev rina, dev rin * Related Concepts: tri rina, Repay Spiritual

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chunari | चुनरी

A shawl-like upper garment made of fine, delicate material, which is worn around the shoulders, covering the head. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 10

chit shakti | चित् शक्ति

The same as yogamaya, that is, the power to do everything possible, impossible, or otherwise. Also known as svarupa shakti and antaranga shakti. The same as yogamaya shakti. REFERENCE Bhakti Shatak - Hundred Gems of Devotion - an in-depth analysis

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chintamani | चिंतामणि

chintamani (Devanagari: चिंतामणि; ISO 15919: cintāmaṇi) is a touchstone capable of delivering every wish. Shri Radha is that chintamani gem who delivers every wish of her perfect bhakt. Further Reading and Reference * paras * Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 3, Ch. 20

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chhika | छीका

Hanging basket for keeping food. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love

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chhathi | छठी

The sixth day after the birth of a child. Reference: Shyama Shyam Geet - Love Songs of Shri Radha Krishna

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chataki | चातकी

The female chataka.

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bulaka | बुलाक

See besara. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 10

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brahmavidya | ब्रह्मविद्या

Brahmavidya (Devanagari: ब्रह्मविद्या ISO15919: brahmavidyā) translates literally as "Knowledge of the Absolute Truth" or "Divine Knowledge." She is the sentient power of God (Shakti). Practitioners of the path of knowledge (Jnanis ) seek the grace of Goddess Brahmavidya as She is the one

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brahmarishi | ब्रह्मर्षि

brahmarishi (Devanagari: ब्रह्मर्षि ISO15919: brahmarṣi) is the highest class of rishi. Some examples are Sage Narad, Sage Vishwamitra after he surrendered to Sage Vashishtha. Further Reading and Reference * rishi * rajarishi * Main Kaun? Mera Kaun? Vol. 5, Ch. 87

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brahmanishtha | ब्रह्मनिष्ठ

Brahmanishtha (Devanagari: ब्रह्मनिष्ठ ISO15919: brahmaniṣṭha) is one who has attained prem: one with practical realisation of God. Scripture advise accepting such a person to be your Guru to guide you in your spiritual journey. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as brahmanishth, brahmnishth * Guru-Spiritual Master * Guru

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brahmajnani | ब्रह्मज्ञानी

brahmajnani (Devanagari: ब्रह्मज्ञानी; ISO 15919: brahmajñānī) is one who has attained the perfect knowledge of Brahm: a knower of the Impersonal aspect of God. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as brahmgyani * Nirakar Brahm * Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 3

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brahmadrava | ब्रह्मद्रव

Brahmdrav (Devanagari: ब्रह्मद्रव ISo15919: brahmadrava) is the ocean of bliss where all mukt gyani remain immersed for ever and ever. See Viraja nadi for more details. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as brahmdrav * Viraja nadi * Karnarnav * Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 6