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brahmabhuta | ब्रह्मभूत

brahmabhuta (Devanagari: ब्रह्मभूत ISO15919: brahmabhūta) one who has attained unity with God and is still in the human form. Such a jnani sees himself everywhere. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as brahmbhut, brahmbhootavastha, brahmbhoot * atmajnana * Types of Gyanis * Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love,

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bitva | बिटवा

A colloquial expression for son. Reference: Bhagavannama Mahatmya - The Glories of the Divine Name

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bindi |बिंदी

bindi (Devanagari: बिंदी; ISO 15919: bindī) is a dot, mark or spangle on the forehead placed slightly above and between the eyebrows. In Northern India the Bindi is a traditional part of a married woman's adornment representing her marital status. Further Reading and Reference * Prema Rasa Madira

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bimba | बिम्ब

bimba (Devanagari: बिम्ब; ISO 15919: bimba) has two primary meanings: 1. The Ivy Gourd Plant Bimba is the Hindi name for the Ivy Gourd (Coccinia grandis). It is a tropical vine whose small, oblong fruits turn a vibrant red color when fully ripe. 2. Philosophical Terminology * Bimba refers

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bhringi | भृंगी

Bhringi (Devanagari: भृंगी; ISO 15919: bhr̥ṅgī) refers to an insect (often identified as a wasp) frequently cited in Hindi poetry. It serves as a metaphor for the mind's profound ability to take the form of the object upon which it focuses. Although the jeev (soul) has

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bhranta | भ्रांत

bhranta (Devanagari: भ्रांत; ISO 15919: bhrānta) means delusional. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as bhrant * Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 10

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bhrama | भ्रम

bhrama (Devanagari: भ्रम; ISO 15919: bhrama) means incomplete knowledge which results in mistakenly considering one object to be another.  Implying delusion: confusing something with something else, such as a piece of rope to be a snake, brass to be gold, or considering the body to be the self. This

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bhedvadini | भेदवादिनी

bhedvadini richa (Devanagari: भेदवादिनी ऋचा ISO15919: bhēdavādinī r̥cā) refers to those Mantras in the Vedas that assert differences between God, individual souls and material energy. These mantras categorically call-out the differences between God (Brahm), individual souls (jiva) and material energy (Maya). These differences are in terms

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bhava deha | भाव देह

Bhava Deha (Devanagari: भाव देह; ISO 15919: bhāva deha) is the Devotional body or contemplated body of the soul. The Bhava Deha is composed entirely of loving sentiments (bhavas) toward the Divine. Ripening Process: When an individual practices devotional activities, the bhava (spiritual emotion) that they concentrate on

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bhautikvadi | भौतिकवादी

Bhautikvadi (Devanagari: भौतिकवादी; ISO 15919: bhautikavādī) refers to a person defined by two primary characteristics: 1. Body Identification: Someone who identifies strongly with their physical body (the material self). 2. Empiricism: An empiricist—a person who is committed to believing only what can be perceived through the

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bhanga | भांग

Bhanga (Devanagari: भांग; ISO 15919: bhāṅga) is a psychoactive substance derived from the cannabis plant. The leaves are typically ground and mixed with liquid bases like milk, water, or incorporated into other cooked items for consumption. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as bhang * Prema Rasa Madira - The

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Bhadon | भादों

Also written as Bhadom, Bhado The sixth month in the Nanakshahi calendar: August - September. Same as Bhadra in the Hindu calendar.

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bhaktavatsala | भक्तवत्सल

Bhaktavatsala (Devanagari: भक्तवत्सल; ISO 15919: bhaktavatsala) is a beautiful epithet of God, translated as "Protector of the Devotees" or "one who is loving towards the Saints." The term signifies God's deep and profound affection for His bhakt, treating them with the tenderness

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bhajanakriya | भजनक्रिया

Sadhana bhakti begins with listening to the words of Guru with earnestness then singing glories of God. This is called bhajan kriya (Devanagari: भजनक्रिया; ISO 15919: bhajanakriyā). This is third step in the natural order of appearance of bhakti. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as bhajan-kriya * shraddha

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besara | बेसर

besara (Devanagari: बेसर ISO15919: besara) iis a type of jeweled nose-pendant that dangles from between the nostrils (the nasal septum) and hangs above the upper lip. It is typically made of gold or other precious materials, such as pearls or other valuable gems. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling:

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basanta panchami | बसंत पंचमी

Basant Panchami, falling on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magh, marks the start of the spring season (Vasant Ritu). It is widely celebrated as Saraswati Puja, honoring the Goddess of learning and arts. For Shri Krishna devotees, this day is significant as it inaugurates the season of

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basanta | बसंत

basanta (Devanagari: बसंत; ISO 15919: basanta) means the spring season. Basanta arrives after the cold winter. During this time, trees and plants begin growing again, becoming full of fresh blossoms and new life. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as basant, vasant, vasanta * Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating

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banacau | बानाकाउ

Uncivilised forest dwellers. A term used by Shukadeva Paramahamsa to describe the gopis. Reference: Nishkam Prem, Ch. 2

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Ayurveda | आयुर्वेद

Ayurveda (Devanagari: आयुर्वेद; ISO 15919: āyurvēda) is the world's oldest holistic healing system: the science of medicine derived from the Atharvaveda. Further Reading and References * Vedas

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avadhuta | अवधूत

avadhuta (Devanagari: अवधूत; ISO 15919: avadhūta) is a term for a spiritual aspirant who leads a renounced life of complete absorption in God. The defining characteristic of an Avadhuta is that their state of continuous divine absorption places them beyond conventional rules and duties: * They do not follow any

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atmatripta | आत्मतृप्त

atmatripta (Devanagari: आत्मतृप्त; ISO 15919: ātmatr̥pta) means being contented with Oneself. Further Reading and References * Also written as atmatript, atmtript * Uniqueness of Krishna's Divine Form * Raas Panchadhyayi, Ch. 7

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atmarama | आत्माराम

Atmarama (Devanagari: आत्माराम ISO15919: ātmārāma) is same as atmarati. Also written as atmaram, atmram Further Reading and References * * Bhagavana-Shri Krishna * Uniqueness of Krishna's divine form Reference Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love

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atmakrida | आत्मक्रीड़

atmakrida (Devanagari: आत्मक्रीड़ ISO15919: ātmakrīṛ) is same as atmarati. Further Reading and References * Also written as atmakrid, atmkreed, atmakrida * Bhagavana-Shri Krishna * Raas Panchadhyayi, Ch. 2

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atmahuti | आत्माहुति

See atmasamarpana.

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Atharvaveda | अथर्ववेद

Atharvaveda (Devanagari: अथर्ववेद; ISO 15919: atharvavēda) is one of the four parts of the Vedas consisting of 50 branches (shakha), comprising verses for averting calamities and bodily afflictions, and for performing religious rites. Further Reading and References * Also written as Atharva Veda, Atharv Ved * Further Reading: rigveda, saamved,