In Depth - Bhakti Vocabulary
At the time of creation tamas guna of Maya creates five subtle elements. Together these are call panchtanmatra (Devanagari: पंचतन्मात्रा ISO15919: paṁcatanmātrā ). Each of these elements creates one of the Panch mahabhoot . The originating subtle element becomes the quality of the originated gross element. The five
Practical Sadhana
Mind is the doer. Karma — Karma performed by the mind or with the association of the mind are considered as actions. Karma — Karma performed by the senses alone without the involvement of the mind are not considered as actions. But the mind, by nature, is fickle, unrestrained, and ponders over
Teachings
Why do we crave infinite bliss? From ants to Brahma, every being seeks Ananda. Discover why material desires fail and the spiritual root of our endless longing.
Bhakti Stories
Sage Vishvamitra was previously the valiant King Satyarath. Once Satyarath went to the jungle with his army on a hunting expedition. By evening, he and his army were tired, thirsty and hungry. In search of water they finally reached sage Vashishtha’s hermitage. Contrary to his expectation, they got splendid
Practical Sadhana
Master the 7 pillars of Sādhana Bhakti: From Rūpadhyāna to Niṣkāmatā, learn the secrets of constant, exclusive, and selfless devotion to reach God-realization.
material-world
Panch Mahabhoot (Devanagari: पन्च महाभूत ISO15915: panca mahābhūta ) are the primary gross elements. They are five in number and the cosmic world is made from these five elements. They are also referred to as panch tattva (Devanagari: पन्चतत्त्व ISO15915: pancatattva ). Each of these elements
The Grace of God
Bhagavadprapti ( Devanagari: भगवद्प्राप्ति ISO15919: bhagavadprāpti) means attaining God. We are endowed with the sensory capabilities to see , to touch , to hear , to smell and to taste the material objects. For all mayabadha jeev these five senses are made by Maya . Some people’s senses are more
Kusang
There are several categories of sins. The spiritual transgressions known as namaparadh (Devanagari: नामापराध ISO15919: nāmāparādha ) are the gravest of all sins. For other sins Vedas prescribe repentant Vedic rituals . Also, other sins can be washed away by seeking refuge at the lotus feet of Shri Krishna.
Practical Sadhana
ahaituki (Devanagari: अहैतुकी ISO15919: ahaitukī ) means to be devoid of desires for one's own happiness. This is one of the pillars of bhakti described in Shrimad Bhagavata Mahapurana . Further Reading and References * Related Concepts * apartihata * Pillars of sadhana bhakti * References: Main Kaun? Mera Kaun? Vol. 3,
Forms of God and Descensions
Shri Radha Rani has eight most intimate eternal friends. They are called asht maha sakhi (Devanagari: अष्ट महासखी ISO15919: aṣṭa mahāsakhī ). They are eternal personal associates and confidantes of Shri Radha. They are swansh of Shri Radha. Means they are expansions of Shri Radha. Their spiritual status is
Pancham Purushrtha (Devanagari: पंचम पुरुषार्थ ISO15919: pañcama puruṣārtha) means the fifth goal of life . This goal is to fully realize one’s eternal relationship with Shri Krishna and to live in that awareness at all times. The Bhagavat advises the jiva (soul) to pursue this
When the mind is devoid of all material attachments then Guru makes the mind divine. He removes the veil of Maya and Guru bestows the ultimate bliss that the jeev had been stiving for. This ultimate grace is called adbhut kripa (Devanagari: अद्भुत कृपा ISO19519: adbhuta kr̥