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18 akshohani sena | 18 अक्षोहणी सेना

Shri Krishna gave His 18 akshohani (Devanagari: अक्षोहणी ISO15919: akṣōhaṇī) army to Duryodhan. That army had 4,800,000 soldiers fully equipped with weapons. This was the composition of that army * 400,000 chariots each with 1 charioteer and a warrior * 400,000 elephants each with 1 mahout

Festivals

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti marks the day when per the Hindu calendar the sun starts travelling back to the north. For the reason this day is considered to be auspicious. That is why Bhishm Pitamah chose this day to leave his body. He waited for 6 months on a bed of arrows.

Ultimate goal of life

Aim of Life

All the living beings in all forms and of all ages desire attainment of something tangible, all the time, everywhere and in every situation. Their actions are contrary to one another and yet, the motivation is one and the same all the time. A genius, a lay man, even an

Essentials

Kirtan and its Methods

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

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Kaal | काल

Kaal (ISO15919: kāla काल ) has a few meanings in Sanskrit language. The first 2 meanings are commonly used. The third one is also defined in the Vedas and is a measure of eternal time. 1. Kaal is an indication for the moment of death. The countdown starts from the

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sarvatrakita | सार्वत्रकिता

The path must be available to one and all: one of the five conditions for determining the validity of a spiritual path. LEARN MORE * abhidheya * Anvaya * Vyatireka  * Anya-nirpekshta * Sadatanattva REFERENCE Divya Swarth, Ch. 3

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anandapadaka avarana | आनन्दापादक आवरण​

One of the three veils of maya dispelled only by the grace of God. See abhanapadaka avarana and asatva-padaka-avarana. Reference: Main Kaun? Mera Kaun? Vol. 2, Ch. 39

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vyavaharika | व्यवहारिक

Also called naimittika, God's pastimes which take place outside of Braja in which actions are performed to set a proper standard of behaviour in the world. The first of two categories of God's pastimes. See vastaviki. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine

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vrat | व्रत

Vrat (Devanagari: व्रत ISO15919: vrata) means pledging to always be in favor of someone. Also, called upavas (Devanagari: उपवास ISO15919: upavāsa). You must have heard of pati-vrat dharma (Devanagari: पतिव्रत धर्म ISO15919: pati-vrata dharma) which means always thinking in favor of your husband no matter

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viyogini | वियोगिनी

Same as virahini.

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vittaja | वित्त​जा

vittaja (Devanagari: वित्तजा ISO15919: vittajā) means serving your Beloved with your wealth. Heart follows the money and where your heart is that is where you will spend. So, in Kaliyuga this is the most apt form of serving. But be advised, service only Guru and God. LEARN MORE

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vishvarupa | विश्वरूप

I think this is wrong. Universal form is Virat roop Mji has said Shri Krishna is Vishambhar, Vishvaroop, etc. But i dont recall the meaning.

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vishnuduta | विष्णुदूत

A messenger of Lord Vishnu. REFERENCE Bhagavannama Mahatmya - The Glories of the Divine Name

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vishuddha chakra | विशुद्ध चक्र

In Ayurveda, chakras (चक्र) are energy centers in the body that regulate physical, and mental well-being. They are closely linked to the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and play a role in balancing the body's energy flow (prana). The center of the throat is vishuddha chakra (Devanagari:

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vishuddhadvaita | विशुद्धाद्वैत

The philosophy of pure nondualism. Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 10

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vishishtadvaita | विशिष्टाद्वैत

The philosophy of propagated by Jagadguru Ramanujacharya is called vishishtadvaita (Devanagari: विशिष्टाद्वैत ISO15919: viśiṣṭādvaita) Qualified non-dualism. Also written as vishishtadvait REFERENCE Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 10

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vishamrita | विषामृत

vishamrita (Devanagari: विषामृत ISO15919: viṣāmr̥ta) means poison mixed with nectar. A term used by Rasik Saints when referring to white part of Shri Krishna's eyes as nectar and the black in the eye as the poison. REFERENCE Bhakti Shatak - Hundred Gems of Devotion

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vishva bandhutva | विश्व बन्धुत्व

Universal brotherhood. Same as vasudhaiva kutumbkam. REFERENCE Sadha Sadhya - The Way to God's Love, March 2023

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virakti | विरक्ति

Same as vairagya

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virahini | विरहिणी

A lover suffering pangs of separation from her beloved is called virahini (Devanagari: विरहिणी ISO15919: virahiṇī) . When these pangs of separation are for The Divine Lord then there is inexplicable bliss in them. LEARN MORE * virahini REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love

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viraha | विरह

viraha (Devanagari: विरह ISO15919: viraha) means the agony of separation from one's beloved. Virah is painful in the material world. Whereas in the divine world the agony of this pain is extremely sweet. Also written as virah LEARN MORE * virahi * virahini REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The

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vipralipsa | विप्रलिप्सा

vipralipsa (Devanagari: विप्रलिप्सा ISO15919: vipralipsā) is the tendency to hide one's faults. It is one of the four human defects. To hide the reality about ourselves to look virtuous and noble in the eyes of the world. LEARN MORE * dosha * Drop the act, become

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vinavari | वीणावारी

vinavari (Devanagari: वीणावारी ISO15919: vīṇāvārī) means a lady playing a vina. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 12

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vina | वीणा

A stringed musical instrument from the Indian subcontinent. Also written as veena REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 12

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vijighatso | विजिघत्सो

vijighatso (Devanagari: विजिघत्सो ISO15919: vijighatso) means freedom from hunger and all aspirations. This is one of the eight divine qualities of God bestowed upon one who attains God-realisation. LEARN MORE * Daharakash * Dahar Vidya * Daharakash Vigyan REFERENCE Bhagavannama Mahatmya - The Glories of the Divine Name