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manasananda | मानसानंद

manasananda (Devanagari: मानसानंद ISO15919: mānasānaṁda) represents the sweetest and most intimate form of divine bliss. It is a state enjoyed mutually by Shri Krishna and His devotees. In this state, God sets aside His supreme divinity (Godliness), and the devotee transcends their own infinitesimal nature, allowing both

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manana | मनन

Manana (Devanagari: मनन; ISO 15919: manana) refers to contemplation. It involves deeply pondering on a key concepts of bhakti to internalize its meaning. This is also one of the eight limbs (practices) of jnana-marg. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as manan * Related Concepts: jnanayoga, tattvajnana * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhant

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maan | मान

Maan (Devanagari: मान ISO15919: māna ) refers to an elevated state of divine love in which the lover discards all formalities and reservations. In this state, although the heart is brimming with love, the lover expresses a feigned resentment toward the beloved. To "do maan" is to sulk

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mallika | मल्लिका

Jasmine flower. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love

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malini | मालिनी

malini (Devanagari: मालिनी ; ISO 15919: mālinī) is the feminine form of the word Mali (gardener). It refers to a female gardener or the wife of a gardener. She is traditionally responsible for crafting and selling floral ornaments, such as garlands and gajras (hair adornments). Further Reading and Reference

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malhara | मल्हार

malhara (Devanagari: मल्हार ISO15919: malhāra) is a specific raga (melodic framework) in Indian classical music. It is traditionally sung during the monsoon season. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as malhar * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 14

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Malaya | मलय

Also written as Malay The name of a mountain range in the south of India abounding in sandal trees. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 16

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maiya | मैया

maiya (Devanagari: मैया ; ISO 15919: maiyā) is a term of endearment used for mother in Braj. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 7

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maharasika | महारसिक

Same as rasik. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as maharasik * Reference: Sadhan Sadhya - The Way to God's Love, October 2023

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mahaprasad | महाप्रसाद

Mahaprasad (Devanagari: महाप्रसाद ; ISO 15919: mahāprasāda) refers to the sanctified remnants of a large feast offered to Hari or the Guru. These remnants are distributed to and consumed by the devotees. Further Reading and Reference * Related Content: bhog, mahabhog * Reference: Sadhan Sadhya - The Way to God&

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mahala | महल

mahala (Devanagari: महल ; ISO 15919: mahala) a "palace" or a "mansion". It typically refers to a grand, splendid building, often the official residence of royalty or a high-ranking dignitary, such as a king or queen. e.g. Radha Rani's Mahal was in Barsana village

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liliharini | लिलिहारिनी

liliharini (Devanagari: लिलिहारिनी ISO15919: lilihārinī) is a female artist who is an expert at drawing henna designs on hands and feet. These professionals used to roam on the streets of residential area calling out for customers. Women would hear the call and invite her in their

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kusanga | कुसंग

kusanga (Devanagari: कुसंग ; ISO 15919: kusaṅga) refers to any association—with living beings or non-living objects —that draws it toward worldly matters. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as kusang * Related Content: Fight Kusang Before It Consumes You, Forms of Kusang that Derails Devotion * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta

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kunja | कुंज

kunja (Devanagari: कुंज ; ISO 15919: kuñja) refers to an arbour, bower, or flowering grove. These lush groves serve as the secluded settings where the female friends of Shri Radha and the cowherd friends of Shri Krishna can serve and enjoy the lilas. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Prema Rasa

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kundala | कुंडल

kundala (Devanagari: कुंडल ; ISO 15919: kuṇḍala) is a hanging ear ornament or earring worn in the earlobe. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love

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khauri | खौरी

A yellow fragrant paste usually smeared on the forehead, prepared from sandalwood, saffron, and other ingredients. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 10

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kumkuma | कुमकुम

Also written as kumkum A preparation made from red powder to make a round bindi and other sectarian marks on the forehead. Reference: Prarthana - The Prayer Book

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Kshirasagara | क्षीरसागर

Kshirasagara (Devanagari: क्षीरसागर ISO15919: kṣīrasāgara) refers to the Ocean of Divine Milk. It is within this cosmic ocean that Lord Vishnu reclines upon Shesha Naga, His thousand-headed divine servant. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 3, Ch.

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Kshatriya | क्षत्रिय

Kshatriya (Devanagari: क्षत्रिय ; ISO 15919: kṣatriya) is the second of the four Vedic social classes. As the warrior class, their primary social role was to serve as the protectors of society. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Varna, Is Vedic Caste System In-human? * Reference: Bhagavad Gita Jnana

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krodha / krodhi | क्रोध / क्रोधी

krodha (Devanagari: क्रोध ; ISO 15919: krōdha) means anger. It is one of the vices of Maya. Derived from this, a Krodhi (Devanagari: क्रोधी; ISO 15919: krōdhī) is a person who is under the grip of anger. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Bhagavad Bhakti - True Devotion,

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kriyamana karma | क्रियमाण कर्म

kriyamana karma (Devanagari: क्रियमाण कर्म ; ISO 15919: kriyamāṇa karma) refers to the actions performed in one's current life using one's free will. The fruits of these actions are borne in later lives. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: trikarma, sanchit karma, prarabdh

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krita grantha | कृत ग्रंथ

krita grantha (Devanagari: कृत ग्रंथ ISO15919: kr̥ta graṁtha) refers to compositions authored by worldly people—those under the influence of Maya. Consequently, these works are subject to four inherent defects: 1. bhrama: Mistaken perception (confusing one thing for another). 2. pramada: Carelessness or inattention of the

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krishna paksha | कृष्ण पक्ष

krishna paksha (Devanagari: कृष्ण पक्ष ISO15919: kr̥ṣṇa pakṣa) refers to the fortnight of the waning moon. It encompasses the period from the Full Moon (Purnima) to the New Moon (Amavasya), during which the moon's illumination decreases. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: shukla paksha,

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kripa | कृपा

kripa (Devanagari: कृपा ISO15919: kr̥pā) means grace. True grace can be bestowed only by those who meet two specific criteria: * They desire nothing from anyone. * What they possess does not diminish by giving. Only God and God-realized Saints fulfill these conditions; no worldly being meets this standard. This

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klesha | क्लेश

klesha (Devanagari: क्लेश ; ISO 15919: klēśa) are afflictions. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: panchaklesha * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 7