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Nidhi (Devanagari: निधि; ISO 15919: nidhi) translates to treasure or repository. It is often combined with prefixes to describe a vast reservoir or "ocean" of a specific quality. Common examples include: * Jala-nidhi (Treasure of Water): The Ocean. * Karuna-nidhi: Ocean of Mercy. * Chavi-nidhi: Ocean of Beauty. Further Reading
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Yajurveda (Devanagari: यजुर्वेद; ISO 15919: yajurveda) is one of the four Vedas. It primarily contains the mantras and detailed instructions required to perform Vedic sacrifices and rituals. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: Yajur Veda, Yajurved * Related Concepts: Vedas, Upanishad * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine?
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The Murti (मूर्ति) is the divine form for worship. As the true Murti is God's form, the consecrated idol helps the mind achieve God-realization via Rupdhyana.
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mundamala (Devanagari: मुंडमाल ; ISO 15919: muṇḍamāla) is the garland of skulls worn by Lord Shiva. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: mundmal * Related Concepts: mukti, Do All Deities Bestow Equal Bliss? * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7
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Same as besara, the only difference being that it has a pearl pendant (mukta). Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: muktahal * Related Concepts: kinkini, kankan, Karnaphool, banamala, gunjamal * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 10
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mrityuloka (Devanagari: मृत्युलोक ; ISO 15919: mr̥tyulōka) refers to the Realm of Death or Planet Earth. It serves as the abode for human beings, animals, and birds. As one of the fourteen primary planetary systems (lokas) within a Brahmand (universe), it is positioned in the middle
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Mridanga (Devanagari: मृदंग; ISO 15919: mr̥daṅga) is a traditional percussion instrument. It is a double-headed, barrel-shaped drum featuring animal hide on both the left and right faces. It is played by striking the taut surfaces with the hands. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as mridang * Related
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mohana mahabhava (Devanagari: मोहन महाभाव ISO15919: mohana mahābhāva) refers to the state of Modan Mahabhava when experienced during separation.. In this heightened state of longing, symptoms of divyonmada (divine madness) are sometimes visible in Shri Krishna and Shri Radha. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as Mohan-mahabhav
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moha (Devanagari: मोह ; ISO 15919: mōha) refers to mental attachment. It signifies the deep attachment one feels toward a living being or a material object. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Maya, ahamkara, panchaklesh, karan sharir, Understanding the Mind's Endless Craving * Reference: Guru Kripa - The Grace
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Mithya (Devanagari: मिथ्या; ISO 15919: mithyā) generally signifies "false," "illusory," or "impermanent." The Nature of the World Some Advaita Vedantis refer to both Maya and the world as mithya in the sense of being an illusion. However, per the Vedas, this is
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Mimansa (Devanagari: मीमांसा ; ISO 15919: mīmāṁsā) also known as Purva Mimansa (Devanagari: पूर्व मीमांसा ; ISO 15919: pūrva mīmāṁsā) is one of the six schools of philosophy (Darshan Shastras), authored by Sage Jaimini. Its twelve chapters codify the rules of Vedic Varnashram Dharma, focusing on
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A red liquid applied to the feet as a decoration. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 10