Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
karana sharira (Devanagari: कारण शरीर ISO15919: kāraṇa śarīra) refers to the causal body. It is the body formed by the accumulated desires of countless past lives. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: trisharira, Understanding the Mind's Endless Craving * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine
Maharaj Ji's Poetic Dictionary
Also written as karadhani A gold waist ornament studded with jewels that encircles Shri Krishna's hips. A heavier version of a kinkini. REFERENCE Practise Powerful Meditation, Ch. 8
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
kalakuta (Devanagari: कालकुट ISO15919: kālakuṭa) refers to the deadly poison that the demoness Putana smeared on her breasts in an attempt to kill the six-day-old infant Krishna. This poison is so potent that ingestion is not required; mere contact with the lips is sufficient to cause death. Further
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
hari dhama (Devanagari: हरि धाम; ISO 15919: hari dhāma) means the abode of God. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as hari dham * Related Concepts: Golok * Reference: Shyama Shyam Geet - Love Songs of Shri Radha Krishna
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
devaloka (Devanagari: देवलोक; ISO 15919: dēvalōka) means refers to the "Realm of the Deva." Since the term Deva can denote either the celestial deities (devi-devata) or the Supreme Lord Shri Krishna, Devaloka may refer to either the celestial heaven (swarg) or the supreme divine abode (Golok)
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
danava (Devanagari: दानव; ISO 15919: dānava) is same as rakshasa. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as danav * Related Concepts: manav, devata
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
daiva (Devanagari: दैव; ISO 15919: daiva) is same as prarabdh karma. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as daiv * Related Concepts: Destiny vs. Deeds: Who Really Runs the Show?, Who Really Shapes My Fate?
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
The original form of the Bhagavatam in four shlokas (verses) that God whispered into Brahma's ear prior to creation.
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
See chakravaka. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: hans, chakora * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
kapha (Devanagari: कफ; ISO 15919: kapha) is the body fluid principle associated with mucus and lubrication, serving as the carrier of nutrients. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: tridosha * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 8
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
kanthi (Devanagari: कंठी; ISO 15919: kaṇṭhī) is a string of beads made from tulsi, other woods, or metals, worn around the neck. It serves as a reminder of one's allegiance to a particular Spiritual Master or sect. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: tilak, Guru * Reference: Prema
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
kanta bhava (Devanagari: कांत भाव ISO15919: kāṁta bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of viewing God as one's husband and loving Him accordingly. Just as a wife in the world holds certain rights and expectations of her husband, a devotee with this sentiment sometimes expects love