Parinamavada (परिणामवाद, pariṇāmavāda) refers to the doctrine of Actual Transformation. Often discussed in Vedantic philosophy alongside Advaita Vedanta, this theory proposes that Brahm (God) literally transformed Himself to become the material world. The Milk Analogy This concept is illustrated using the example of milk turning into yogurt
Pranipaat is superlative spiritual form of the initial act of paat, representing a distinct hierarchy in humility and surrender to your Guru. 1. Paat (पात , pāta) - a sign of physical humility, but the mind lacks true feeling of submission. 2. Nipaat (निपात, nipāta) - firm determination
Puranas (पुराण, purāṇa ) convey the knowledge of the Vedas through stories that highlight universal values, such as non-violence, charity, penance, compassions, and so on. Like the Vedas, Puranas are also eternal scriptures. Puranas have 1 Billion hymns. In Kaliyug people don't have a vast memory or
Parakiya Bhava (परकीया भाव, parakīyā bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of a married woman who loves Shri Krishna as her beloved, despite being married to another. Svakiya Bhava (स्वकीया भाव, svakīyā bhāva), in contrast, refers to the sentiment of those who are His lawful
At the time of creation tamas guna of Maya creates five subtle elements. Together these are call panchtanmatra (Devanagari: पंचतन्मात्रा ISO15919: paṁcatanmātrā ). Each of these elements creates one of the Panch mahabhoot . The originating subtle element becomes the quality of the originated gross element. The five
Pancham Purushrtha (Devanagari: पंचम पुरुषार्थ ISO15919: pañcama puruṣārtha) means the fifth goal of life . This goal is to fully realize one’s eternal relationship with Shri Krishna and to live in that awareness at all times. The Bhagavat advises the jiva (soul) to pursue this
Cessation of all activities is called pralaya (Devanagari: प्रलय ISO15919: pralaya ). The Sanskrit word pralay means dissolution or annihilation. There are many types of pralay . Naityik Pralay Vedas say when God embraces the jeev . That embrace is so full of bliss that it overwhelms the mind. Mind cannot bear
The title Paramhansa (परमहंस | paramahaṁsa) denotes a highly elevated spiritual state and is used in two principal contexts, corresponding to the two eternal forms of The Supreme God: Nirakar Brahm (formless) and Sakar Brahm (with form). 👤 Nirakar Paramhansa (Non-Duality) This term is used for those who follow the path
Shri Radha Krishna and other divine personalities descend to Earth specifically to uplift spiritually fallen jivas . All their activities are divine and are known as prakata lila (Devanagari: प्रकट लीला ISO15919: prakaṭa līlā ). During these periods of descent, material beings ( jiva ) have the rare opportunity to witness some
Shri Krishna is called parabrahma (परब्रह्म , parabrahma ) which means He is beyond the the physical and mental grasp of everyone. In Gita Shri Krishna has said ब्रह्मणो हि प्रतिष्ठाहम गीता 14.27 brahmaṇō hi pratiṣṭhāhama gītā 14.27 "I am
purushartha (Devanagari: पुरुषार्थ ISO15919: puruṣārtha ) is used in two main ways. 1. General Meaning: Making efforts toward any goal. 2. Philosophical Meaning: The traditional four goals of human life (Dharma, Artha, Kāma, Mokṣa), expanded to five in devotional philosophies with the addition of Prem (Divine Love)
At the time of Maya creates five subtle elements. Together they are referred to as panchtanmatra (Devanagari: पंचतन्मात्रा ISO15919: paṁcatanmātrā). Each of the five senses perceives one of these panchtanmatra. LEARN MORE * panchmahabhoot * panchmahabhoot — Five gross Elements * Panchtanmatra — Five Subtle Elements