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samanjasa rati | समंजसा रति

Samanjasa Rati (Devanagari: समंजसा रति; ISO 15919: samaṁjasā rati) refers to the Balanced State of Conjugal Love. The Nature of the Bond In this form of Madhurya Bhava, the devotee sees Shri Krishna as her beloved husband. While the devotion is predominantly selfless, it is distinct because the devotee

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samartha rati | समर्था रति

Samartha Rati (Devanagari: समर्था रति; ISO 15919: samarthā rati) refers to the Perfect State of Selfless Love. The Highest Madhurya In this specific manifestation of Madhurya Bhava (sweet devotional love), the devotee holds a dual allegiance: regarding Shri Krishna as her Beloved and Shri Radha as her Ladyship (Swamini)

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Samkhya Darshan | सांख्य दर्शन

Sankhya Darshan (Devanagari: सांख्य दर्शन; ISO 15919: sāṁkhya darśana) refers to the Sankhya School of Philosophy. Origin and Classification Written by Sage Kapila, it is one of the six major philosophical systems (Shad Darshan) of Hinduism. Because it accepts the existence of God, it is classified as

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samnyasa ashrama | संन्यास आश्रम

Samnyasa Ashrama (Devanagari: संन्यास आश्रम; ISO 15919: saṁnyāsa āśrama) refers to the Stage of Renunciation. The Final Stage It is the last of the four age-based stages (Ashramas) of the Vedic life cycle. Traditionally beginning at seventy-five years of age and lasting until death, this phase

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Saptarishis | सप्तर्षि

Saptarishis (Devanagari: सप्तर्षि; ISO 15919: saptarṣi) refers to the Seven Great Sages. Origin: The Mind-Born Sons These seven sages are the "mind-born" sons (Manasputras) created directly from the will of Lord Brahma, the Creator. They serve as the patriarchs of the Vedic religion and are responsible

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sarshti mukti | सार्ष्टि मुक्ति

Sarshti Mukti (Devanagari: सार्ष्टि मुक्ति; ISO 15919: sārṣṭi mukti) refers to the Liberation of Equal Opulence. It is one of the five kinds of liberation (Pancha Mukti). In this state, the liberated soul attains the same opulence (Aishvarya) and majesty as Lord Maha Vishnu. Further

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sarupya mukti | सारूप्य मुक्ति

Sarupya Mukti (Devanagari: सारूप्य मुक्ति; ISO 15919: sārūpya mukti) refers to the Liberation of Similar Form. The term is derived from Sa (same/similar) and Rupa (form). It is one of the five kinds of liberation (Pancha Mukti). In this state, the liberated soul attains

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sattvika / sattva guna | सत्त्विक / सत्त्व गुण

Sattva Guna (Devanagari: सत्त्व गुण; ISO 15919: sattva guṇa) refers to the Mode of Goodness or Purity. The Highest Material Mode It is one of the three fundamental forces (Gunas) of Maya that govern the material world. It is superior to the other two modes, Rajas (passion)

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satvika bhava | सात्विक भाव​

Satvik Bhava (Devanagari: सात्विक भाव; ISO 15919: sātvika bhāva) refers to the Involuntary Ecstatic Symptoms of divine love. These are specific physical manifestations that appear when the heart is overwhelmed with intense spiritual bliss (Ananda). Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: satvic bhavas, satvik bhava, satvik

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satyakaam | सत्यकाम

Satyakamah (Devanagari: सत्यकाम; ISO 15919: satyakāma) refers to True Desire or Unfailing Will. The Divine Attribute It means "one whose desires immediately come to fruition." It is one of the eight divine qualities of God described in the Dahara Vidya section of the Chandogya Upanishad. Attainment

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savan | सावन

In the Hindu calendar savan (Devanagari: सावन ISO15919: sāvana ) is fifth month. It is the first month of monsoon season and typically falls in the months of July-August. Alternate Name: Shravan Maas (Devanagari: श्रावण मास ISO15919: śrāvaṇa māsa). Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: saavan , sawan

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shabda pramana | शब्द प्रमाण

Shabda Pramana (Devanagari: शब्द प्रमाण; ISO 15919: śabda pramāṇa) refers to Verbal Testimony or Scriptural Evidence. The Irrefutable Word In Vedic philosophy, Shabda Pramana is defined as evidence based on words that are irrefutable and free from human defect. The Ultimate Authority The Vedas are the only

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shamadi shata sampatti | शमादि शट् संपत्ति

Shamadi Shata Sampatti (Devanagari: शमादि षट् संपत्ति; ISO 15919: śamādi ṣaṭ saṁpatti) refers to the Six Treasures of Tranquility. The Third Qualification In the philosophy of Jnana Yoga (the path of knowledge), a seeker must possess four specific qualifications (Sadhana Chatushtaya) to be eligible to set foot

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shanta bhava | शांत भाव

shanta bhava (Devanagari: शांत भाव ISO15919: śāṁta bhāva ) is the passive relationship of loving God as your king. This is the first of the five bhava related to specific relationships towards God. It includes awe, reverence and fear of God more than loving intimacy. Further Reading and Reference

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sharat purnima | शरत पूर्णिमा

Sharat Purnima (Devanagari: शरत पूर्णिमा; ISO 15919: śarata pūrṇimā) refers to the Autumn Full Moon Night. The Greatest Festival Occurring in the month of October (specifically the Hindu month of Ashvin), this night holds a unique status. Jagadguruttam Swami Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj proclaims this to be

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shastra | शास्त्र

shastra (Devanagari: शास्त्र ISO15919: śāstra ) are scriptures. In Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism), there are many authentic scriptures which were revealed by God and God-realized saints. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: * Darshan Shastra * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 10

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shuddhadvaita | शुद्धाद्वैत

The philosophy of shuddhadvaita (Devanagari: शुद्धाद्वैत ISO15919: śuddhādvaita ) is the doctrine of pure dualism. It was propagated by Swami Vallabhacharya. Swami Vallabhacharya established the pushti marg (Devanagari: पुष्टि मार्ग ISO15919: puṣṭi mārga ) as a means to attain bhakti of Brahm—The

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shudra | शूद्र

Shudra (Devanagari: शूद्र; ISO 15919: śūdra) refers to the laboring or service class. The Fourth Varna In the Vedic social hierarchy, society is divided into four classes based on the actions (Karma). The Shudra class consists of individuals who may not possess the specific aptitude for priesthood, administration,

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smrita / smrita grantha / smriti | स्मृत / स्मृत ग्रंथ / स्मृति

Smriti (Devanagari: स्मृति; ISO 15919: smr̥ti) literally means "that which is remembered." Definition Unlike the Vedas (which are eternal and emerged from God), Smriti refers to scriptures composed by God-realized saints. These sages wrote down these texts based on their direct spiritual experience and their

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smriti prasthana | स्मृति प्रस्थान

Smriti Prasthana (Devanagari: स्मृति प्रस्थान; ISO 15919: smr̥ti prasthāna) refers to the Evidence of the Gita. Definition It refers to the process of validating a spiritual concept by ensuring that one's understanding aligns with the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. The Third

stambha | स्तंभ

stambha (Devanagari: स्तंभ ISO15919: staṁbha ) Becoming immobile like a pillar: one of the eight symptoms of divine love ecstasy. Also written as stambh LEARN MORE * sattvika bhava * Ecstasy of divine love REFERENCE Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 6

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sutra | सूत्र

Sutra (Devanagari: सूत्र; ISO 15919: sūtra) refers to an aphorism or a dense, codified verse. The Thread of Knowledge Literally meaning "thread," a Sutra is a highly condensed Sanskrit verse that packs vast philosophical meaning into the fewest possible words. * Usage: These aphorisms are the foundation

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svamsha | स्वांश

Svamsha (Devanagari: स्वांश; ISO 15919: svāṁśa) refers to a Personal Expansion or plenary portion of God. Nature of Expansion Unlike the individual soul (Jiva), which is a separated part (Vibhinnansha), a Svamsha is a direct manifestation of the Supreme Lord Himself. * Identity: All Avatars (incarnations) of God are

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svara bhanga | स्वर भंग

Svara Bhanga (Devanagari: स्वर भंग; ISO 15919: svara bhaṁga) refers to the faltering or choking of the voice. The Divine Symptom It manifests as a trembling, breaking, or total change in voice tone due to overwhelming emotion. Context This physical reaction is classified as one of the eight

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svarga | स्वर्ग

svarga (Devanagari: स्वर्ग ISO15919: svarga ) are the abodes located above the earth in the brahmanda . They are all within the material realm yet their luxuries far exceed those on the Earth. Some of these abodes are made of gross liek the earth where as others are subtle abodes.