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vivartavada | विवर्तवाद

Vivartavada (Devanagari: विवर्तवाद ISO15919: ) is the belief propagated by followers of Adi Jagadguru Shankaracharya. It is part of doctrine of advait vaad. According to this theory Brahm (God) transformed to become the material world like milk transforms into yogurt (curd). After curdling milk ceases to exist in

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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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vishoka | विशोक

vishoka (Devanagari: विशोक ISO15919: viśoka) means freedom from all misery. One of the eight divine qualities of God bestowed by God upon the one who attains God-realisation. LEARN MORE * Daharakash Vigyan REFERENCE Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 4 Kripalu Vedic WisdomUnderstand Sanatan Vedic Wisdom

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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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vishaya sukha | विषय सुख

Vishaya sukha (Devanagari: विषय सुख ISO15919: viṣaya sukha) is desire for the pleasures of the senses. There are many levels of luxuries of these worldly pleasures. They range from the pleasures found on the earth up to the most luxurious abode of Creator Lord Brahma. Also written as

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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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virahi | विरही

Virahi (Devanagari: विरही ISO15919: virahī) is masculine of virahini. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love LEARN MORE * Devotional Remembrance

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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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vinirgata grantha | विनिर्गत ग्रंथ

The Vedas are called Vinirgat Granth (Devanagari: विनिर्गत ग्रंथ ISO15919: vinirgata graṁtha) since this Scripture emerged from the breath of The Supreme Lord. One of the three types of texts. See krita grantha and smrita grantha. Also known as vinirgat vani (Devanagari: विनिर्

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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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vimrtyu | विमृत्युः

vimrtyu (Devanagari: विमृत्युः ISO15919: vimr̥tyuḥ) means freedom from death. This is one of the eight divine qualities of God bestowed by God upon the one who attains God-realisation. LEARN MORE * Daharakash * Dahar Vidya * Daharakash Vigyan REFERENCE Bhagavannama Mahatmya - The Glories of the Divine Name

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vikshepatmika maya | विक्षेपात्मिका माया

Vikshepatmika maya (Devanagari: विक्षेपात्मिका माया ISO15919: vikṣepātmikā māyā) is one of the two aspects of svarupavarika maya. This aspect makes the jiva want to attain the material matters in order to achieve the ultimate goal of life. LEARN MORE * avaranatmika maya * Maya * Sansar-The

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vikarmi | विकर्मी

One who neither practises devotion nor performs Vedic ceremonies is called vikarmi (Devanagari: विकर्मी ISO15919: vikarmī). LEARN MORE * vikarma * karma * karma-Actions REFERENCE Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 8

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vikarma | विकर्म

When jiva does not perform the duties prescribed by Vedas, as well as does not do bhakti of God then those actions are called vikarma (Devanagari: विकर्म ISO15919: vikarma). These actions culminate in the attainment of hellish abodes(naraka). Generally speaking, sinful actions are known as vikarma. Also

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vijnanamaya kosha | विज्ञानमय कोष

vijnanamaya kosha (Devanagari: विज्ञानमय कोष ISO15919: vijñānamaya kōṣa) is the sheath consisting of the intellect and pancha jnanendriya. It is one of the five sheaths that cover mind of materially bound souls. See panchakosha. Also written as vigyanmaya kosh LEARN MORE * Five sheaths REFERENCE Who am

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vijnana | विज्ञान

vijnana (Devanagari: विज्ञान ISO15919: vijñāna) means complete knowledge. Absence of complete knowledge is ajnana. Also written as vigyan LEARN MORE * Spiritualism and materialism: complimentary or contradictory? REFERENCE Main Kaun? Mera Kanu? Vol. 2, Ch. 30