Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Swati Nakshatra (Devanagari: स्वाति नक्षत्र; ISO 15919: svāti nakṣatra) is a constellation in Vedic astrology. It is visually represented by symbols such as a sword, a blade of grass, or a young sprout. This star constellation holds special significance: * The Chataka Bird: It is believed that
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Svarupavarika Maya (Devanagari: स्वरूपावारिका माया; ISO 15919: svarūpāvārikā māyā) refers to the veiling power of Maya. Its primary function is to cover or obscure the true nature (Svarupa) of the soul. Because it creates ignorance of one's true identity, it is synonymous
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Svarupananda (Devanagari: स्वरूपानंद; ISO 15919: svarūpānanda) refers to the bliss of the Divine Self (or the bliss inherent in God's own form). Shri Krishna is both the embodiment of supreme bliss and the enjoyer of that bliss. It is through His Svarupa Shakti (intrinsic
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Same as yogamaya shakti. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: yoga, kusang, Why Seek A Saint When You Can Pray to God * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 2
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svagatabheda (Devanagari: स्वगतभेद ISO15919: svagatabheda) means the entity has internal distinctions. For example, human beings have a material body and a divine soul. Jagadguru Shri Ramanujacharya propagated that God has simultaneous internal distinctions which are the individual souls (jiva) and the world (samsar). Further Reading and Reference * Alternate
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Svadhyaya (Devanagari: स्वाध्याय; ISO 15919: svādhyāya) refers to the self-study of scriptures. However, the scriptures contain numerous concepts that appear contradictory on the surface. While reading scripture is not inherently wrong, attempting to interpret them without proper guidance often leads an already confused mind into deeper
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Svabhavik (Devanagari: स्वभाविक; ISO 15919: svabhāvika) signifies natural, innate, or inherent. It describes qualities that are intrinsic to the essential nature of an object or being, as opposed to traits acquired through practice or habit. Examples * The capacity to burn is svabhavik to fire; it is not
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A cosmetic of antimony or lead sulphide applied to the rims of the eyes. Further Reading and Reference * kajal * anjana * Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 14
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Sukshma Sharira (Devanagari: सूक्ष्म शरीर; ISO 15919: sūkṣma śarīra) refers to the subtle body (also known as the astral body). Situated between the gross body (Sthula) and the causal body (Karana), it consists of eighteen elements, including the mind, intellect, ego, five vital airs (pranas), and
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Suhagini (Devanagari: सुहागिनी; ISO 15919: suhāginī) refers to a married woman whose husband is living. In devotional contexts, Shri Radha is revered as Sada Suhagini (Eternally Unwidowed). This title signifies that because Her beloved, Shri Krishna, is eternal, Her auspicious status can never diminish. Further Reading and
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Suhag (Devanagari: सुहाग; ISO 15919: suhāga) refers to the husband of a married woman, symbolizing her marital auspiciousness. For example, Shri Ram is revered as the suhag of Mother Sita. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: suhagini (Married woman), Sindoor (Symbol of Suhag). * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira -
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Sthula Sharira (Devanagari: स्थूल शरीर; ISO 15919: sthūla śarīra) refers to the gross body (or physical body). It is the perceptible, physical form composed of the five gross elements (Pancha Mahabhuta): earth, water, fire, air, and space. It is the outermost of the three bodies (Trisharira) that