Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
gandharva (Devanagari: गंधर्व ; ISO 15919: gandharva) are celestial musicians who entertain the devatas (gods) with their music. Their primary abodes are known as Manushya Gandharva Loka and Deva Gandharva Loka. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Worldly Bliss, Tritaap — Three Sufferings, Types of life forms, Pancha Mahabhoot -
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
The mriga (Devanagari: मृग ; ISO 15919: mr̥ga), or deer, is an animal celebrated in Indian poetry for its large and gentle eyes. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: papiha, charkvak, chakor * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
deviloka (Devanagari: देवीलोक; ISO 15919: dēvīlōka) is divine abode of Mother Durga, located in Paravyom. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: devalok
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
In Ayurveda anjan (Devanagari: अंजन ; ISO 15919: añjana) are eye ointments or salves used for treating eye diseases, such as cataracts. It is also a powerful metaphor for the Divine, especially in Bhakti poetry. Shri Krishna is referred to as anjan of gopis eyes. This means He has eternally
Surrender
One who has attained the power of bhakti is called a bhakt (Devanagari: भक्त; ISO 15919: bhakta). This term is also used more broadly for anyone who intensely adores something or someone, e.g., one who loves money is often referred to as a "bhakt of wealth."
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
chandrika (Devanagari: चंद्रिका; ISO 15919: candrikā) is the crescent-shaped decorations on a crown. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: besar, pattika, karnaphool, Uniqueness of Shri Krishna's divine form * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2 Ch. 10
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
abir (Devanagari: अबीर; ISO15919: abīra) is a fine texture coloured powder used for playing Holi festival. Also written as: abir, abeer REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Ch. 18
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Pranipaat is superlative spiritual form of the initial act of paat, representing a distinct hierarcy in humility and surrender to your Guru. 1. Paat (Devanagari: पात ISO15919: pāta) - a sign of physical humility, but the mind lacks true feeling of submission. 2. Nipaat (Devanagari: निपात ISO15919:
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary
Like the Vedas, Puranas (Devanagari: पुराण ISO15919: purāṇa ) are also eternal scriptures. They convey the knowledge of the Vedas through stories that highlight universal values, such as non-violence, charity, penance, compassions, and so on. Puranas have 1 Billion hymns. In Kaliyug people don't have a vast
The Saint
Question As we grow older, we hear of the deaths of many people. Additionally, we see divine personalities like our most revered Shri Maharaj Ji and Amma Ji also becoming ill and leave this world. Sufferings of divine personalities and their loss wrenches my heart. How can one overcome the
Practical Sadhana
The eternal holy scriptures describe three ways of emancipation-from- Maya or God realization. लक्षन्तुचतुरो वेदा लक्षमेकं तुभारतम्॥ lakṣantu caturo vedā lakṣamekaṃ tu bhāratam॥ Ved Vyas divided the Vedas into 4 books and all together they encompass 100,000 hymns [1]. Of
Practical Sadhana
Question I get upset with my 4-year-old daughter but I don't know why? What should I do? Answer The main reason for getting upset or angry are our unfulfilled desires. The fulfilment of a desire gives rise to greed, and the non-fulfillment of a desire gives rise to