Bhaktiyog
Bhakti means love. Love can be expressed in uncountable ways. So , bhakti is also of uncountable types. In only one scripture Bhagavat dozens of types of bhakti are mentioned. Listing a few ways mentioned in the scriptures and as described by Shri Maharaj Ji. A classification Bhakti is of three
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Mandukakupa Nyaya (Devanagari: मण्डूककूप न्याय; ISO 15919: maṇḍūkakūpa nyāya) refers to the Maxim of the Frog in the Well. The Analogy A frog living in a well knows only that limited space and mistakes it for the entire universe. It cannot comprehend the vastness of
Ultimate Goal of Life
Materialism vs. Spiritualism: Are they enemies or allies? Discover how to balance the needs of the body and the soul to attain true happiness, as explained by Jagadguru Kripalu JI Maharaj.
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Every time a jiva (soul) takes birth in a human form, it engages in actions—both paap (sinful) and punya (virtuous). As a result, it must undergo the consequences of these actions. Meanwhile, the sanchit karma —the accumulated karmas from countless past lives—remain unresolved, and each new human birth
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Yamaraja (Devanagari: यमराज ISO15919: yamarāja ) is the celestial deity of death. He is a direct servant of Brahm-The Supreme God , and is entrusted with the duty of ensuring that all mayadhin jiva depart from their bodies at the time destined for them. Among these jiva , some possess a predominance
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Chetan (Devanagari: चेतन ISO15919: cētana ) means living beings. Depending on the context sometime mobile living beings are referred to as chetan . Jiva and Bhagawan both are chetan. They are sentient in endowed with a mind and intellect. The extent of their capabilities vary significantly according to the life form.
Bhakti Stories
Jagannath Mishra was a very learned scholar. He was always engrossed in thoughts of God. He wrote a commentary on 100,000 shlokas of Mahabharat. But when he was writing the commentary on Gita he came across the verse – अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जना: पर्
Practical Sadhana
Question We have heard Shri Maharaj Ji's lectures numerous times. And we understand them and also believe what he is saying to be true. Then why do the teachings of saints not have any impact on us? Answer Jeev is eternal and so is God. Jeev has taken
Myth busters
Are Devatas like Indra the Supreme God? No. They are bound by Maya. Learn the distinct difference between celestial beings and the Supreme Lord.
Myth busters
No. Heaven is not God's divine abode. Inside the brahmand the loka above the Earth are called svarga or heaven. These are material places made by Maya . These are places of higher material luxuries. When jiva performs virtuous actions ( punya karma ) in human life then as a reward
The Nature of God
God-realized Saints are beyond Vedic rules, as God acts through them. For spiritual growth follow their instructions, not actions.
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Triputi (Devanagari: त्रिपुटी ISO15919: tripuṭī ) means triad. Shri Maharaj Ji in His lectures uses several trios. These triad are listed below Jnata attains jnana of jneya . * jnata (Devanagari: ज्ञाता ISO15919: jñātā ) - Knower * jnana (Devanagari: ज्ञान ISO15919: jñāna ) - Knowledge * jneya (Devanagari: ज्