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svarupa shaktyananda | स्वरूप शक्त्यानंद

Svarupa Shaktyananda (Devanagari: स्वरूप शक्त्यानंद; ISO 15919: svarūpa śaktyānaṁda) refers to the Bliss of the Divine Power. The Sweetness of the Personal Form While the Supreme Lord has two aspects (Impersonal and Personal), the sweetness of His Personal form generates a unique bliss known

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svayam siddha | स्वयं सिद्ध

Svayam Siddha (Devanagari: स्वयं सिद्ध; ISO 15919: svayaṁ siddha) refers to the Self-Sustained Lord. Definition The term implies absolute independence. It describes the One who accomplishes everything through His own divine energy (Shakti) without requiring assistance or support from any other entity. The Unique Personality According to

sveda | स्वेदा

Perspiration: one of the eight symptoms of divine love ecstasy. See sattvika bhava . Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 6

Tretayuga | त्रेतायुग

The second of four cyclic ages of cosmic time comprising 12,96,000 human years. LEARN MORE * yuga * Vedic time REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 3

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trigunatita | त्रिगुणातीत​

Trigunatita (Devanagari: त्रिगुणातीत; ISO 15919: triguṇātīta) refers to one who has transcended the three gunas (modes) of Maya. Etymology The term is a compound of Tri (three), Guna (modes/qualities), and Atita (beyond/transcendental). It describes a state of existence completely untouched by the influence

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trikarma | त्रिकर्म

Trikarma (Devanagari: त्रिकर्म; ISO 15919: trikarma) refers to the Three Types of Fruits of Actions. In the cycle of birth and death, the soul carries a burden of actions (Karma) that determines its destiny. These are categorized into three distinct phases: 1. Sanchita (Devanagari: सञ्चित;

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trimuti | त्रिमूर्ति

Trimurti (Devanagari: त्रिमूर्ति; ISO 15919: trimūrti) refers to the Hindu Trinity or the "Three Forms." The Three Governors This term describes the three presiding deities appointed by the Supreme Lord to govern the affairs of each cosmic system (Brahmanda). They are responsible for the

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trisharira | त्रिशरीर

Trisharira (Devanagari: त्रिशरीर; ISO 15919: triśarīra) refers to the Three Bodies. The Bondage of the Soul Every Jiva (soul) under the control of Maya is encased in three distinct layers of material bodies. Collectively known as the Trisharira, these bodies constitute the bondage of the soul, obscuring

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vasana | वासना

Vasana (Devanagari: वासना; ISO 15919: vāsanā) refers to deep-rooted material desires or latent mental impressions. The Binding Force Unlike a fleeting thought, a Vasana is an intense, ingrained inclination toward the material world. These subconscious impressions are formed by the thoughts (Karmas) harbored by the jiva specifically in past

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vatsalya bhava | वात्सल्य भाव

Vatsalya Bhava (Devanagari: वात्सल्य भाव; ISO 15919: vātsalya bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of parental love. In this mood of devotion, the devotee looks upon God not as a superior master or friend, but as their own child. This unique relationship allows the devotee to

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Vedas | वेद

Veda (Devanagari: वेद; ISO 15919: veda) refers to eternal divine knowledge. The Vedas are the eternal laws of the Supreme God (Brahm) and serve as the final authority on all matters of Sanatan Vedic Dharma. Divine Origin (Vinirgat Granth) The Vedas are not man-made. Before creation, while the Supreme

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vibhuchit | विभूचित्

Vibhuchit (Devanagari: विभुचित्; ISO 15919: vibhucit) refers to Unlimited Consciousness. The term is a compound of two Sanskrit words: * Vibhu: Meaning all-pervading, infinite, or unlimited. * Chit: Meaning consciousness, knowledge, or sentient energy. Vibhuchit is a specific epithet for God (Brahm), describing His nature as the infinite ocean

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vidhi | विधि

Vidhi (Devanagari: विधि; ISO 15919: vidhi) refers to a positive injunction or prescribed duty. As the "rule book" of divine law, the Vedas establish clear guidelines for human conduct. These guidelines fall into two categories: Vidhi (the "do's" or commands to perform certain

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vijnana | विज्ञान

Vijnana (Devanagari: विज्ञान; ISO 15919: vijñāna) refers to complete knowledge. It represents a state of holistic understanding or realized wisdom. It stands in direct contrast to ajnana, which is defined as the absence of this complete knowledge. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: vigyan * Related Concepts: Spiritualism

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vimrtyu | विमृत्युः

Vimrtyu (Devanagari: विमृत्युः; ISO 15919: vimr̥tyuḥ) literally means "freedom from death" or "immortality." The Divine Attribute It is one of the eight divine qualities of God described in the Dahara Vidya section of the Chandogya Upanishad. Attainment by the Soul While God

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vinirgata grantha | विनिर्गत ग्रंथ

Vinirgat Granth (Devanagari: विनिर्गत ग्रंथ; ISO 15919: vinirgata graṁtha) literally means "The Scripture that Emerged." This term is used to specifically refer to the Vedas, signifying their divine and non-created origin (Apaurusheya). The Vedas have emerged spontaneously from the very breath of Brahm—

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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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vishaya sukha | विषय सुख

Vishaya Sukha (Devanagari: विषय सुख; ISO 15919: viṣaya sukha) refers to Material Sense Pleasure. It is the happiness derived from the contact between the senses and their corresponding material objects. The Hierarchy of Pleasures Vedic texts explain that Vishaya Sukha is not limited to earthly experiences. It exists

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vishoka | विशोक

Vishoka (Devanagari: विशोक; ISO 15919: viśoka) literally means "free from misery" or "without sorrow." The Divine Attribute It is one of the eight divine qualities of God described in the Dahara Vidya section of the Chandogya Upanishad. Attainment by the Soul While this quality

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vivartavada | विवर्तवाद

Vivartavada (Devanagari: विवर्तवाद; ISO 15919: vivartavāda) refers to the doctrine of Apparent Transformation. Propagated by the followers of Adi Jagadguru Shankaracharya in support of Advaita Vedanta, this theory posits that the Jiva (individual soul) is merely an illusory appearance superimposed on the reality of Brahm (God). The

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yuga | युग

Yuga (Devanagari: युग; ISO 15919: yuga) refers to a cyclical age of cosmic time in Vedic cosmology. There are four distinct Yugas that repeat in a continuous cycle known as a Chaturyuga (totaling 4.32 million human years). They appear in descending order of duration and virtue, corresponding to

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vashita / vashita siddhi | वशिता / वशिता सिद्धि

Vashita Siddhi (Devanagari: वशिता सिद्धि; ISO 15919: vaśitā siddhi) refers to the power of dominion or control. It is one of the eight major yogic perfections (Ashta Siddhi). This specific power enables the master to bring anything and anyone in the world under their control, including the

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Shadvikar — Six Stages of Decay

Shadvikar (Devanagari: षड्विकार ISO15919: ṣaḍvikāra ) is made by blending two Sanskrit words. * shad - six * vikar - changes or deformations Every material body in the entire creation goes through the following six states. These are * Exists or asti (Devanagari: अस्ति ISO15919: asti ) - body starts to

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Navadha Bhakti — Nine Practices

Scriptures describe many methods of sadhana bhakti . Saint Prahlad propounded by nine ways of performing devotion to God. These ways together are called Navadha bhakti (Devanagari: नवधा भक्ति ISO15919: navadhā bhakti ) , which translated to nine methods of devotion. These ways are most widely accepted and are advocated by most

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Four Pillars of Adharma

Behavior contrary to righteousness defined in Vedic Scriptures is called adharma . It is characterized by following four attributes * falsehood or asatya (Devanagari: असत्य ISO15919: asatya ) * violence or hinsa (Devanagari: हिंसा ISO15919: hiṁsā ) * lusty desires or trishna (Devanagari: तृष्णा ISO15919: tr̥ṣṇā ) and * hatred or dvesh (Devanagari: