Moorti

The Murti (मूर्ति) is the divine form for worship. As the true Murti is God's form, the consecrated idol helps the mind achieve God-realization via Rupdhyana.

Manomayi Moorti

Manomayi Moorti (मनोमयी मूर्ति, manōmayī mūrti) refers to a mental visualization of the form of God. Significance and Practice The Srimad Bhagavatam lists eight types of deities (murtis) suitable for worship. * Shaili (Stone): Sculpted from rock, commonly used in temple garbhagrihas. * Darumayi (Wood): Craved wood, such as

Mukti

Also called: Moksha, Apavarga Mukti (मुक्ति | mukti) means freedom or liberation. Just as a person released from prison becomes free to move without restriction, Mukti refers to the soul becoming free from bondage. In the spiritual sense, the jeev (soul) has been caught in the cycle of birth

mahabhava bhakti | महाभाव भक्ति

The perfect devotion called siddha bhakti has eight increasing levels. Mahabhava bhakti (Devanagari: महाभाव भक्ति ISO15919: mahābhāva bhakti ) is the topmost level of siddha bhakti . It takes two forms: * rudha (Devanagari: रूढ़ ISO15919: rūṛh ) is the lower of the two levels. * adhirurha mahabhava is the higher

modan mahabhava | मोदन महाभाव

modan mahabhava (Devanagari: मोदन महाभाव ISO15919: modana mahābhāva ) is one of the adhirudha mahabhava (highly advanced divine love).. In this state, numerous symptoms of divine ecstasy continuously arise in Shri Radha. While this exalted state is natural to Her, by Her special grace, Shri Krishna and the

moksha | मोक्ष

Same as mukti.

Mriga - Deer

The mriga (मृग , mr̥ga), or deer, is an animal celebrated in Indian poetry for its large and gentle eyes. It is attracted by music. So, it is also used as a symbol of pleasing music. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: papiha, charkvak, chakor * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira

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