Spirituality. Further Reading and Reference * bhautikvada

abhyasa (Devanagari: अभ्यास ISO15919: abhyāsa) means practise or a concerted and persistent effort to change an old habit or develop a new one. Shri Krishna revealed to Arjun the two-fold method to train the monkey mind - abhayas (of focusing on God) and vairagya. Also written as abhyas

chit (Devanagari: चित् ISO15919: cit) means consciousness. chit is one of the attributes of God and it encompasses sat attribute as well. Further Reading and Reference * sacchidananada * anand * Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 2

braja vasi (Devanagari: ब्रज वासी; ISO 15919: braja vāsī) are the residents of Braja Dhama who are distinguished by their intimate and personal loving relationship with Shri Krishna. The term signifies the highly fortunate souls who eternally reside in the divine abode of Braja, sharing the deepest forms

braja rasa (Devanagari: ब्रज रस; ISO 15919: braja rasa) is the nectar of divine love. This term refers to the unique bliss of divine love experienced specifically by the inhabitants of Braja Dhama due to their intimate and personal relationship with Shri Krishna. Also written as braj ras, brajras,

brahmalina (Devanagari: ब्रह्मलीन; ISO 15919: brahmalīna) signifies a spiritual achievement wherein an accomplished gyani attains the Impersonal aspect of God, Nirakar Brahm, while still residing in the human body. This means that from the precise moment the gyani attains realization of Nirakar Brahm until the time that

bhuta rina (Devanagari: भूत ऋण; ISO 15919: bhūta r̥ṇa) is the debt owed to all other living beings for the support they provide to the individual. It is one of the debts to be repaid to attain liberation from Maya. Also written as bhut rina, bhoot rin, Further

Bhoga (Devanagari: भोग; ISO 15919: bhoga) has two primary meanings in a spiritual context: * Loving Offering: A loving offering of food to God and Guru. Partaking in the remnants (prasada) after the offering increases love for Them. * Experience/Enjoyment: To experience or bear the fruits of one's

Avatari (Devanagari: अवतारी ISO15919: avatārī) means the source of all Avatars (divine descents). According to the Vedas, Shri Krishna is the original source of all Divine descents, making Him the one and only Avatari. 🔑 Distinguishing Avatari from Avatars The distinction between the Avatari and the Avatars is based on

See mahasakhis. Also written as asht mahasakhi Further Reading and Reference * Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2 Ch. 13

ashramavasi (Devanagari: आश्रमवासी; ISO 15919: āśramavāsī) is a term meaning one who is resident of an ashrama (spiritual hermitage or monastery). An Ashramavasi is typically a dedicated spiritual practitioner who has made a conscious choice to reside in the ashrama and follow the teachings and spiritual discipline (sadhana)

aragaja (Devanagari: अरगजा; ISO 15919: aragajā) is yellow perfumed paste made of sandal, rose water, camphor, musk and ambergris. During Shri Krishna's descension period, this exquisite paste was lovingly smeared over His body. Also written as argaja Further Reading and Reference * Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss

achit-ananda (Devanagari: अचित्-आनंद; ISO 15919: acit-ānanda) is a term used to describe the worldly pleasure or happiness one derives from objects of insentient maya. Same as asat ananda Also written as achit-anand Further Reading and Reference * Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 4

achintya-bhed-abheda (Devanagari: अचिन्त्य-भेद-अभेद; ISO 15919: acintya-bhēda-abhēda) is the philosophy that describes the inconceivable simultaneous oneness and difference between God, jiva and Maya. 📜 Philosophical Context This theology holds that the relationship between the Lord and His energies (including the world and the individual soul) is simultaneously:

acharya (Devanagari: आचार्य; ISO 15919: ācārya) is a Sanskrit term meaning a preceptor or spiritual master. An Acharya is defined as one who imparts both theoretical and practical instruction. Further Reading and Reference * Guru * Gurujan * Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 4

Anand (Devanagari: आनंद; ISO 15919: ānaṁda) means bliss, happiness, or joy. Vedas proclaim that God is Anand, meaning God is the very embodiment of Divine Bliss. 🌟 Traits of Divine Anand Vedic scriptures define Divine Anand (true bliss) as happiness possessing the following traits: 1. Unlimited: No other bliss surpasses

See gati Further Reading and Reference * Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 3

braja dhama (Devanagari: ब्रज धाम; ISO 15919: braja dhāma) is the eternal, divine abode located in the middle of Golok, where Shri Radha Krishna perform Their most intimate pastimes (lilas). It is often referred to simply as Braj. 🗺️ The Holy Land Descended Approximately 5,000 years ago, this

Brahm (Devanagari: ब्रह्म; ISO 15919: brahma) is generally used for the Impersonal aspect of God. Literally, the word brahma means "the greatest", and is a term The word brahm used in the Vedas to describe the Supreme Lord as well. 📜 Etymological Derivations The term is grammatically

Bhava bhakti (Devanagari: भाव भक्ति ISO15919: bhāva bhakti) is the elevated state of sadhana bhakti. After reaching this state one can spontaneously do rupdhyana of Ishadev. In this state mind start becoming disinterested in the worldly matters and starts longing to relish Ishadev. This elevated state is unattainable

yojana (Devanagari: योजन; ISO 15919: yojana) is a Vedic measurement of distance * 1 yojan = 4 kos (Devanagari: कोस ; ISO 15919: kosa) * 1 kos = 2 miil (Devanagari: मील ; ISO 15919: mīla) Modern equivalent of one yojan is approximately equivalent to eight miles. Further Reading and Reference * Prem Mandir

Same as yogamaya shakti. Further Reading and Reference * Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 6

In Ashtang Yog yama (Devanagari: यम ISO15919: yama) is the first limb. It refers to a set of five disciplines that are practiced to control or restrain the mind. Yamraj, the god of death, is also referred to as Yam. Further Reading and Reference * ashtanga yoga * Yogmarg - Path of

yajamana (Devanagari: यजमान ISO15919: yajamāna) is the sponsor or chief patron of a Vedic ritual known as a Yajna (fire ceremony). Benefit Bearer: They are the person for whom the ritual is being performed and are the sole recipient of the desired fruits (results) of the Yajna. Responsibility Bearer:

vamavarta (Devanagari: वामावर्त ISO15919: vāmāvarta) are the few yellow colored hair on Shri Krishna's radiant blue chest near His left nipple. They signify His eternal consort who is referred to by many names: * Kamala (Devanagari: कमला; ISO 15919: kamalā) * Shri (Devanagari: श्री; ISO 15919: