Kripa
Kripā (कृपा | kr̥pā) means grace.
What It Means
Kripā is:
performing actions exclusively to uplift another, without wanting anything in return
True Grace
Such grace can be bestowed only by those who:
- desire nothing from anyone
- possess something that does not diminish by giving
Only God and God-realized Saints fulfill these conditions.
Worldly beings do not meet this standard, as they remain in search of happiness for themselves.
Types of Kripa
Kripā is primarily categorized into:
- Sāmānya Kripā
- Viśeṣa Kripā
- Adbhut Kripā
In Context
Kripā is the means by which the soul is uplifted beyond its own effort.
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