Manomayi Moorti (मनोमयी मूर्ति, manōmayī mūrti) refers to a mental visualization of the form of God. Significance and Practice The Srimad Bhagavatam lists eight types of deities (murtis) suitable for worship. * Shaili (Stone): Sculpted from rock, commonly used in temple garbhagrihas. * Darumayi (Wood): Craved wood, such as
One who has attained the power of bhakti is called a bhakt (भक्त, 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." Further Reading and
Parakiya Bhava (परकीया भाव, parakīyā bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of a married woman who loves Shri Krishna as her beloved, despite being married to another. Svakiya Bhava (स्वकीया भाव, svakīyā bhāva), in contrast, refers to the sentiment of those who are His lawful
Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi is celebrated on the 11th day of the waxing moon in the month of Kartik. It is traditionally regarded as the day when the devatas awaken from their cosmic rest, marking the end of the Chaturmas period. According to the Vedic tradition, during this period, many ritualistic
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Archival record of the principal saints, scholars, Jagadgurus, and national leaders invited to the 1956 Kanpur Convention of the Akhil Bharatvarshiya Bhakti Yoga Darshanic Mandal.
Gopashtami (गोपाष्टमी ; gōpāṣṭamī) is the day when the cowherd boys are initiated into herding cattle. Vaishya community are the business men of Vedic Society. One of the professions of this community is to raise cattle. 👉 Know more about Vedic Society Vedic Caste System The cows are worshipped
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the 2nd day of the waxing moon in the month of Kartik. It is an auspicious festival observed after Deepawali, celebrating the bond of love and affection between a brother and sister. According to tradition, after the destruction of Narakasura, Shri Krishna visited his sister,
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
Diwali or Deepawali is the auspicious day, when Lord Shri Ram came back to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Diwali falls on the day of 'Amavasyaa', the no-moon night and there is darkness all around. The inhabitants of Ayodhya were dead without Shri Ram. They had no
Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Kartik. It commemorates the day when Shri Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasura and freed 16,100 imprisoned princesses from his captivity. These souls, having been deprived of dignity and freedom, sought refuge at the
Is Bhakti just emotionalism? Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj explains why true devotion requires spiritual logic, secrecy, and humility, not theatrical displays.