Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nitya vihara | नित्य विहार Shri Radha Krishna perform lilas of madhurya bhav in the kunj, nikunj and nibhrita nikunj of Vrindavan. These continue to happen in the divine realm all the time. To witness them first you need to chose a Guru of the samartha rati class. Then you have to do sadhana under
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nitya siddha | नित्य सिद्ध A jiva eternally liberated from the clutches of Maya is called nitya siddha (Devanagari: नित्य सिद्ध ISO15919: nitya siddha). These jiva never had to resort to spiritual practise to attain perfection. LEARN MORE * sadhana bhakti * Siddha bhakti * Jeev * Preparatory devotion * Perfect devotion REFERENCE Guru Kripa -
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nishtha | निष्ठा Steadfastness towards the Guru, the path illustrated by Guru and the chosen Deity is called nishtha (Devanagari: निष्ठा ISO15919: niṣṭhā). While performing sadhana bhakti and moving towards bhava bhakti developing steadfastness in devotion is the fifth step. LEARN MORE * shraddha * bhajan kriya * anarth nivritti * ruchi * bhav * Bhakti is
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nishkamata | निष्कामता The abandonment of selfish desires. Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 13
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nishedha | निषेध Vedas are the rules book of divine law. It lays out the do and do nots. The prohibitions in the Vedas are called nishedha (Devanagari: निषेध ISO15919: niṣedha). In varnashram dharma there are many prescribed duties and nishedha. In raganuga bhakti there is only one nishedha: do not
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nirvisesha | निर्विशेष Nirvisesha (Devanagari: निर्विशेष ISO15919: nirviśeṣa) mean having no distinctive qualities. This phrase is used to describe Nirakara Brahm for in this aspect of The Supreme Lord, no distinctive qualities are exhibited. LEARN MORE * The Supreme God * Aspects of Brahm
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nirvikalpa samadhi | निर्विकल्प समाधि nirvikalpa samadhi (Devanagari: निर्विकल्प समाधि ISO15919: nirvikalpa samādhi) is the state of the mind when it becomes totally inactive. When the jnani attains brahmajnana, the highest achievement possible by following the path of jnana the mind goes dormant. When the knower ceases to exist then
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nirvikalpa | निर्विकल्प Function of the mind or man is to weigh pros and cons. When mind goes into a state where it cannot perform any function it is called nirvikalpa (Devanagari: निर्विकल्प ISO15919: nirvikalpa). LEARN MORE * nirvikalpa samadhi REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary niranjana | निरंजन Niranjana (Devanagari: निरंजन ISO15919: niraṁjana) means having no attachment. Niranjana is often used for Nirakara Brahm and also for accomplished jnanis. Also written as niranjan LERAN MORE * Dahara Vidya * Daharakash Vigyan * Types of Gyanis REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch.
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nirakara / nirakara brahm | निराकार / निराकार ब्रह्म Also written as nirkar The formless and non-perceivable existence of the Absolute. Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 11
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nirgunvadini | निर्गुणवादिनी Nirgunvadini (Devanagari: निर्गुणवादिनी ISO15919: nirguṇavādinī) mantra of Vedas which speak of God being attribute-less, formless, Nirakar Brahm. One of the four types of mantras in the Vedas. See abhedvadini, bhedvadini, sagunvadini. LEARN MORE * The Supreme God REFERENCE Main Kaun? Mera Kaun? Vol. 3, Ch. 54
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nirguna bhakti | निर्गुणा भक्ति Nirguna bhakti (Devanagari: निर्गुणा भक्ति ISO15919: nirguṇā bhakti) means devotion which is not laced with gunas of Maya. It is done only with the aim of pleasing God. Also written as nirgun bhakti LEARN MORE * svarupa siddha bhakti * Sasang bhakti * Raganuga bhakti * Ragatmika bhakti * Devotion REFERENCE
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nikunja | निकुंज A shady alcove with sides and a roof formed by trees or climbing plants (an arbour) in the dense forests of Vrindavan is called a nikunja (Devanagari: निकुंज ISO15919: nikuṁja). This is a special meeting place of Shri Radha Krishna for intimate pastimes in Vrindavan. Only by the
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nihshaktika | निःशक्तिक Devoid of energies: a term used by the jnanis to describe Brahm. Reference: Bhakti Shatak - Hundred Gems of Devotion - an in-depth analysis
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nididhyasana | निदिध्यासन nididhyasana (Devanagari: निदिध्यासन ISO15919: nididhyāsana) means to sincerely follow the teachings of jnana marg. It is the seventh state called bhoomika (Devanagari: भूमिका ISO15919: bhūmikā) of jnana marg. Also written as nididhyasan LEARN MORE * jnana REFERENCE Radha Govind Geet, Vol. 1, Ch. 9
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nidhi | निधि nidhi (Devanagari: निधि ISO15919: nidhi) means treasure. Different prefixes are added to it to e.g jal-nidhi is ocean, karuna-nidhi is ocean of mercy, chavi-nidhi is ocean of beauty. Reference: Bhagavad Bhakti - True Devotion, Ch. 7
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary yogishwara | योगीश्वर * Proficient in the discipline of yoga. * The Lord of yogis is called Yogishwara (Devanagari: योगीश्वर ISO15919: yōgīśvara). Lord Shiva and Shri Krishna are both called Yogishwara. LEARN MORE * Names of Shri Krishna REFERENCE Prashnottari, Vol. 1
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary yoga | योग yoga (Devanagari: योग ISO15919: yoga) has a couple of meaning * union e.g. jiva attains yoga with Bhagawan by doing bhakti. * The eight fold process outlined by Sage Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras. LEARN MORE * Path of yoga * ashtanga yoga REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary Yajurveda | यजुर्वेद Yajurveda (Devanagari: यजुर्वेद ISO15919: yajurveda) One of the four Vedas containing mantras needed to perform sacrifices and details of their performance. Also written as Yajur Veda, Yajurved LEARN MORE * Vedas REFERENCE Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 2
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary nibhrita nikunja | निभृत निकुंज In the dense forests of Braj the creepers entangle and form an enclosure like a room. These are called nikunj. Nibhrita nikunja (Devanagari: निभृत निकुंज ISO15919: nibhr̥ta nikuṁja) is a private place where Shri Radha Krishna perform the most intimate and most blissful lilas. The
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary murti | मूर्ति Murti (Devanagari: मूर्ति ISO15919: mūrti) means one which is same inside and outside. Only God is svagat bheda shunya so His divine form is called Murti. In temples also you can find murti. It is a duly consecrated form of God. This can be made of stone, metal,
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary mumukshu | मुमुक्षु A deep yearning for liberation: one of the four compulsory qualifications for a candidate of the path of jnana. LEARN MORE * jnana * Path of gyan REFERENCE Radha Govind Geet, Vol. 1, Ch. 9
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary murchha | मूर्छा The state of devastation resulting in unconsciousness, also called pralaya: one of the eight symptoms of divine love ecstasy. LEARN MORE * satvic bhava * Ecstasy of divine love REFERENCE Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 6
Bhakti Siddhant Glossary muni | मुनि Mind is very restless. One can conquer the senses but controlling mind is very very very difficult. Still some meditators called muni (Devanagari: मुनि ISO15919: muni) do sadhana to control the mind. LEARN MORE * God descends to impart love to Jnanis * Why do pure bhakti? REFERENCE Who am I?
