Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Panacha Karmendriya (Devanagari: पंच कर्मेन्द्रिय ISO15919: pañca karmēndriya) refers to the five organs of action. These five faculties enable the body to interact with the material world: * Speech (Mouth) * Grasping (Hands) * Movement (Feet) * Excretion (Anus) * Reproduction (Genitals) Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: jnanendriya,
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
The knowledge acquiring senses are called jnanendriya (Devanagari: ज्ञानेन्द्रिय ISO15919: jñānēndriya). These are the faculties through which we comprehend physical things and acquire knowledge. There are five senses and each resides in an organ in the body e.g. * the sight live inside the
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
manasananda (Devanagari: मानसानंद ISO15919: mānasānaṁda) represents the sweetest and most intimate form of divine bliss. It is a state enjoyed mutually by Shri Krishna and His devotees. In this state, God sets aside His supreme divinity (Godliness), and the devotee transcends their own infinitesimal nature, allowing both
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Manana (Devanagari: मनन; ISO 15919: manana) refers to contemplation. It involves deeply pondering on a key concepts of bhakti to internalize its meaning. This is also one of the eight limbs (practices) of jnana-marg. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as manan * Related Concepts: jnanayoga, tattvajnana * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhant
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Maan (Devanagari: मान ISO15919: māna ) refers to an elevated state of divine love in which the lover discards all formalities and reservations. In this state, although the heart is brimming with love, the lover expresses a feigned resentment toward the beloved. To "do maan" is to sulk
Maharaj Ji's Poetic Dictionary
Jasmine flower. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
malini (Devanagari: मालिनी ; ISO 15919: mālinī) is the feminine form of the word Mali (gardener). It refers to a female gardener or the wife of a gardener. She is traditionally responsible for crafting and selling floral ornaments, such as garlands and gajras (hair adornments). Further Reading and Reference
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
malhara (Devanagari: मल्हार ISO15919: malhāra) is a specific raga (melodic framework) in Indian classical music. It is traditionally sung during the monsoon season. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as malhar * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 14
Maharaj Ji's Poetic Dictionary
Also written as Malay The name of a mountain range in the south of India abounding in sandal trees. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 16
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
maiya (Devanagari: मैया ; ISO 15919: maiyā) is a term of endearment used for mother in Braj. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Same as rasik. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as maharasik * Reference: Sadhan Sadhya - The Way to God's Love, October 2023
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Mahaprasad (Devanagari: महाप्रसाद ; ISO 15919: mahāprasāda) refers to the sanctified remnants of a large feast offered to Hari or the Guru. These remnants are distributed to and consumed by the devotees. Further Reading and Reference * Related Content: bhog, mahabhog * Reference: Sadhan Sadhya - The Way to God&