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Bhakti Siddhant Glossary

hansa | हंस

1. A swan. 2. A category of spiritual practitioner who perceives God within everything, and therefore does not get attached. A hansa-saint lives in the world of duality but chooses only the eternal, the paramhansa sees only the self everywhere and the shri paramhansa sees only his beloved everywhere. Reference:

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gopi | गोपी

A topmost lover of God highly exalted in the scriptures who appeared as a milkmaid in the land of Braja harbouring utterly selfless amorous love towards Shri Krishna. Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 6

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gopa | गोप

A male friend of Shri Krishna among the cowherds of Braja. Reference: Shyama Shyam Geet - Love Songs of Shri Radha Krishna

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Goloka | गोलोक

Goloka (Devanagari: गोलोक ISO15919: goloka) is the eternal divine abode of the Supreme Lord, Shri Krishna. Golok is outside the material realm. In Paravyom loka Golok is situated the highest. It is above Lord Shiva’s abode, Vaikuntha, and the abode of the various avataras. It is also

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Gita | गीता

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Devanagari: श्रीमद्भगवदगीता ISO15919: śrīmadbhagavadagītā) is popularly referred to as Gita. A 700-verse scripture containing the essence of Upanishads and all darshan shastra. It was recited by Shri Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra prior to the commencement of the Mahabharata War.

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ghumghata | घूँघट

The end of a sari or cloth used to cover the head and upper part of the face out of respect for elders or others deserving respect. Covering the head with a ghumghata was done by all chaste women in ancient Indian culture. Traditionally, in India women also cover their

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garima | गरिमा

garima (Devanagari: गरिमा ISO15919: garimā) is a supernatural power by which one can make oneself extremely heavy at will. Garima also means glory and dignity. LEARN MORE * siddhi * Mystical powers of yoga REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 3

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ganga-snana | गंगा-स्नान

Bathing in the holy river Ganga. Reference: Sadhan Sadhya - The Way to God's Love, March 2023

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Gahavaravana | गहवरवन

This is the garden adjoining Shri Radha Rani's palace in Barsana. This is associated with many divine pastimes of Shri Radha with ashta maha sakhis and with Shri Krishna. Reference: Shyama Shyam Geet - Love Songs of Shri Radha Krishna

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dari ke | दारी के

A philanderer: one enslaved by women. A popular insult used by the Gopis of Braj towards Shri Krishn. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 3

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dana | दान

Also written as daan Charity. Reference: Why Charity, Ch. 1

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dakshinavarta | दक्षिणावर्त

dakshinavarta (Devanagari: दक्षिणावर्त ISO15919: dakṣiṇāvarta) are the few white hair on Shri Krishna's radiant blue chest near His right nipple. They are called the sign of Shri Vatsa (Devanagari: श्री वत्स ISO15919: śrī vatsa). LEARN MORE * Uniqueness of Shri Krishna's

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dakshina | दक्षिणा

To show gratitude to Guru disciple makes an offering. This is called dakshina (Devanagari: दक्षिणा ISO15919: dakṣiṇā). This can be monetary of anything else the Guru asks for. Disciple is eternally indebted to his Guru. So, disciple serves the Guru to please Him. Still, there are some customary

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daharakasha | दहराकाश

Daharakasha (Devanagari: दहराकाश ISO15919: daharākāśa) is a term implying Shri Krishna - The Supreme Lord who resides inside the heart of every living being. LEARN MORE * Dahar vidya * daharakash vigyan. REFERENCE Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 4

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changa | चंग

A timbrel: a circular instrument comprising a wooden or metallic hoop with a tight membrane stretched over one of its sides, with clanking metallic rings, plates, cymbals, or little bells. It is held in the hand and can be played in various ways from stroking or shaking the jingles to

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chandrakala/chandrika | चंद्रकला/चंद्रिका

A crescent-shaped decoration on a crown. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2 Ch. 10

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chamvar | चंवर

Used to slowly whisk or fan a deity or divine dignitary as a regal responsibility. Reference: Shyama Shyam Geet - Love Songs of Shri Radha Krishna

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champaka | चम्पक

Same as champa.

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champa | चंपा

Yellow fragrant flowers. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 5

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chakravaka | चक्रवाक

chakravaka (Devanagari: चक्रवाक ISO15919: cakravāka) is the ruddy sheldrake or Brahminy duck: a large orange-brown duck also called chakai, chakava or chakvai. They have a peculiar characteristic. As the night falls the male and female turn away from each other. As the dawn breaks they face each other.

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chakora | चकोर

In Indian poetry, the chakora ((Devanagari: चकोर ISO15919: cakōra), a type of partridge, is a powerful symbol of deep and unwavering love. It is so enchanted by the moon that it gazes upon it with a loving, almost intoxicated, intensity. This makes the chakora a popular metaphor for a

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bandhuka | बंधुक

A red flowering shrub: a flower of this shrub resembling a hibiscus, also known as the noon plant because of its love for the sun. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 10

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bandanavara | बंदनवार

A flower chain attached to a crown. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love

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balihara(i) hai | बलिहार (री) है

To sacrifice oneself on someone or something. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch.12

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balaiya lena | बलैया लेना

To will that someone’s misfortune comes on oneself. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 8