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gati | गति

* gati (Devanagari: गति ISO15919: gati) means speed and gait. * gati-agati (Devanagari: गति-आगति ISO15919: gati-āgati) means going and coming. It is a aphorism in Vedanta implying the jiva leaves the body and goes into another body. * agati ki gati (Devanagari: अगति की गति ISO15919: agati kī  gati) means shelter of

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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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Garbhodashayi | गर्भोदशायी

Countless Garbhodashayi Mahavishnu (Devanagari: गर्भोदशायी महाविष्णु ISO15919: garbhodaṣāyī mahāviṣṇu) manifest from the exhalation of Karanarnavashayi Mahavishnu. Each brahamand has three governors namely Lord Brahma, Kshirodashayi Mahavishnu and Lord Shankar. All three governors of a emanate from Garbhodashayi Mahavishnu. A divine lotus appeared from His

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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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dahara vidya | दहर विद्या

Dahara vidya (Devanagari: दहर विद्या ISO15919: dahara vidyā) describes that eight qualities of God. It irrefutably proves that these eight qualities are God's qualities and not of jiva. LEARN MORE * 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

The ruddy sheldrake or Brahminy duck: a large orange-brown duck also called chakai, chakava or chakvai, traditionally supposed to be separate from its mate at night. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7

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chakora | चकोर

Also written as chakor The name of a bird said to derive its nourishment from moonbeams: a type of partridge whose gaze remains fixed on the moon. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 4

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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

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bajubanda | बाजुबंद

An ornament worn on the arm by Radha Rani. Reference: Braj Ras Madhuri Vol. 2

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badhai | बधाई

Celebratory songs. Reference: Shyama Shyam Geet - Love Songs of Shri Radha Krishna

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baba | बाबा

A term of endearment used for father or of respect for a holy man. Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1 Ch. 8