In Depth - Bhakti Vocabulary
The five senses in scriptures are called gyanendriya (Devanagari: ज्ञानेन्द्रिय ISO15919: jñānendriya ). It is a blended Sanskrit word created by combining gyan which means knowledge and indriya which means sense. Each of these preceptory subtle senses originate from one panchtanmattra . Each panchtanmattra creates one
Practical Sadhana
Most people sharpen their focus on the practice of devotion but tend to ignore the importance of abstention. Some abstentions are obvious and might be easier to follow, such as avoiding the company of non-believers, lying, stealing, etc. However, there are other offenses that seem minor or might happen without
Is life scripted by God? Discover the balance between Destiny (Prarabdha) and Free Will (Kriyaman), and why you remain the architect of your actions.
The Grace of God
Several Hindu scriptures state situations which are impossible despite all the advancement of technology and medicine. Jagadguruttam explains the Vedic truth.
Paths of Spiritual Progress
Uddhava, a dear friend of Lord Shri Krishna was the greatest Brahma Gyani (see gyan ) in the age of Dwapar . He once asked Shri Krishna – वदन्ति कृष्ण श्रेयांसि बहूनि ब्रह्मवादिनः ।तेषां विकल्प प्राधान्
Practical Sadhana
Question Scriptures say that God is so attractive that one who gets even a slightest glimpse of Him, falls in love with Him forever. I too want to fall in love with God. How can I see Him? Answer Yes, this is true, that God is all-attractive and those who
Karma
Does destiny limit what comes our way OR by working extra hard can we attain more? In His divine spiritual discourses, Shri Maharaj Ji often makes two statements that appear to be contradictory to each other: 1. The "Human form of life is called Karma Yoni so we can
Gyan and Gyanyog
Question : We have been told that the mind and intellect are material entities while the atma is divine. We are also told that no material mind can ever comprehend the divine. So, how does the gyani comprehend the divine atma with a material mind? Answer Those who follow the path
Kusang
Tattva gyan vs all knowledge. What would do you rather choose? The Sanskrit word Gyan means knowledge. Since there are 2 realms - Material and Divine; the entire body of knowledge could also be divided into two parts : 1. Material Knowledge and 2. Scriptural Knowledge Material knowledge Knowledge about things
Forms of God and Descensions
The auspicious occasion of Durga-Pooja is just around the corner. Many of us are enthusiastically making various preparations to celebrate this great festival with great fervor. Mother Durga is known as the bliss potency ( Hladini Shakti ) of Lord Shankar. There are 9 Divine forms of the Supreme Shakti of Lord
Forms of God and Descensions
In the spiritual realm, the Gopis of Braj enjoy a position higher than that of the creator Brahma, the protector Vishnu and the destroyer Shankar. Brahma, Vishnu, Shankar, together referred to as Tridev are Swansh of Shri Krishna Himself and are the all powerful Governors of this Brahmand . Yet, such
Fruits of bhakti
क्लेशघ्नी शुभदा मोक्षलघुताकृत् सुदुर्लभा। सान्द्रानन्दविशेषात्मा श्रीकृष्णाकर्षिणी च सा ॥ भक्तिरसामृतसिंधु kleśaghnī śubhadā mokṣalaghutākr̥t sudurlabhā। sāndrānandaviśeṣātmā śrīkr̥ṣṇākarṣiṇī