Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Prana Pratishtha (Devanagari: प्राण प्रतिष्ठा; ISO 15919: prāṇa pratiṣṭhā) refers to the Vedic consecration ceremony, typically lasting three days, in which the Deity is invoked to reside within a physical image. Significance Prior to this ceremony, the image is considered merely a sculpture of stone
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pramada (Devanagari: प्रमाद ISO15919: pramāda) means carelessness or inattention of the mind: one of the four defects found in compositions of material human beings. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: pramad * Related Concepts: dosha, krita grantha * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 8
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
prakriti (Devanagari: प्रकृति ISO15919: prakr̥ti) is same as maya shakti. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 1
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Pracharak (Devanagari: प्रचारक; ISO 15919: pracāraka) refers to a skilled, knowledgeable, and effective propagator of a Guru's teachings. These individuals are experts who not only possess a deep understanding of the spiritual material but also actively explain and propagate it to others, often traveling to distant
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Prabhava Deha (Devanagari: प्राभव देह; ISO 15919: prābhava deha) refers to the God's divine form in Golok. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: prabhav deh * Related Concepts: Uniqueness of Shri Krishna's form * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 6
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
pitta (Devanagari: पित्त; ISO 15919: pitta) is an energy that governs digestion, metabolism, and transformation in the body. Pitta controls the body's digestive fire, or jatharagni (Devanagari: जठराग्नि, ISO 15919: jaṭharāgni). Imbalance of pitta causes physical ailments. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: tridosha,
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pitri rina (Devanagari: पितृ ऋण; ISO 15919: pitr̥ r̥ṇa) refers to the ancestral debt that every jiva (soul) owes to their forefathers. This debt acknowledges the contribution of ancestors toward one's spiritual, emotional, and physical growth. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: pancha rina, Tririn—Three
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Pithasana (Devanagari: पीठासन; ISO 15919: pīṭhāsana) refers to a low stool or seat, traditionally used for sitting during meals or prayer. In ancient India, kings and queens used to occupy opulent versions of these seats—crafted from fragrant sandalwood, featuring intricate carvings, and studded with precious gems. Further
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Pitambara (Devanagari: पीताम्बर; ISO 15919: pītāmbara) literally translates to yellow garment. It specifically refers to the ankle-length yellow silken cloth worn by Shri Krishna. The term is also occasionally used to describe His yellow upper shawl. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: pitambar * Related Concepts: besar, pattika,
Maharaj Ji's Poetic Dictionary
A large syringe-like instrument used to squirt coloured water on others during the festival of Holi. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 18
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Phalgu Vairagya (Devanagari: फल्गु वैराग्य; ISO 15919: phalgu vairāgya) means false renunciation. It is named after the Phalgu River in India. This river looks like dry sand on the surface, but water flows secretly underneath. Similarly, a person might look like a hermit on the outside—
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Phalgun (Devanagari: फाल्गुन; ISO 15919: phālguna) is the final month of the Hindu calendar, roughly corresponding to March, just before the spring season. In poetry, the name is often modified to suit the rhythm or for linguistic ornamentation. Common variations include: * Phagun (Devanagari: फागुन; ISO