Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
In Ayurveda anjan (Devanagari: अंजन ; ISO 15919: añjana) are eye ointments or salves used for treating eye diseases, such as cataracts. It is also a powerful metaphor for the Divine, especially in Bhakti poetry. Shri Krishna is referred to as anjan of gopis eyes. This means He has eternally
Surrender
One who has attained the power of bhakti is called a bhakt (Devanagari: भक्त; ISO 15919: bhakta). This term is also used more broadly for anyone who intensely adores something or someone, e.g., one who loves money is often referred to as a "bhakt of wealth."
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
chandrika (Devanagari: चंद्रिका; ISO 15919: candrikā) is the crescent-shaped decorations on a crown. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: besar, pattika, karnaphool, Uniqueness of Shri Krishna's divine form * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2 Ch. 10
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
abir (Devanagari: अबीर; ISO15919: abīra) is a fine texture coloured powder used for playing Holi festival. Also written as: abir, abeer REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Ch. 18
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Pranipaat is superlative spiritual form of the initial act of paat, representing a distinct hierarcy in humility and surrender to your Guru. 1. Paat (Devanagari: पात ISO15919: pāta) - a sign of physical humility, but the mind lacks true feeling of submission. 2. Nipaat (Devanagari: निपात ISO15919:
The Soul, Material world and detachment
Self-realization is distinct from God-realization. A gyani (seeker of knowledge) reaches God-realization only after conquering the final hurdle of Sattvaguni Maya (the subtlest illusion). Although the gyānī's ultimate goal is to merge with the impersonal God (Nirakar Brahm), the path demands devotion (bhakti) and the worship of the
Myth busters
Is Bhakti just emotionalism? Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj explains why true devotion requires spiritual logic, secrecy, and humility, not theatrical displays.
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
kritkritya (Devanagari: कृतकृत्य ISO15919: kr̥takr̥tya) is a Sanskrit term that means one who has accomplished their goal. Since every action is motivated by a specific aim, someone who is Kritkritya has no unfulfilled desires. When the cause (the desire) is gone, the effect (the action)
Practical Sadhana
Saint Prahlad has described navadha bhakti in Srimad Bhagavata Mahapuran. nava means nine. So Saint Prahlad has described nine ways for developing your attachment to God. Out of these, one is kirtan or chanting. Kirtan means to audibly singing God's names, pastimes, or attributes while practicing to engage
The Saint
Discover who a true Guru is—an authentic spiritual master, God-realized and scripturally wise, guiding seekers beyond Maya.
The Saint
Discover the 12 essential qualities of a genuine Saint — the unmistakable signs of a God-realized Master who guides souls to divine bliss.
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Kamadev is the celestial god of love. Though he wields arrows of lust, his power fails against Shri Krishna and God-realized Saints.