Explains the spirit in the meanings of the Vedic words, as explained by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in his preaching and poetry for Radha Krishan devotees.
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Being free of difference from objects of a separate nature. See advaya jnana An entity is called vijatiya bhed shunya (Devanagari: विजातीय भेद शून्य ISO15919: vijātīya bhēda śūnya ) when the entity is non-different from objects of the different nature as its own. Jiva and
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Yamaduta (Devanagari: यमदूत ISO15919: yamadūta ) are servant of the Yamraj . They carry out the orders of Yamraj. At the time of death of rajasik or tamasik person these Yamdoot pull the soul out and drag the jiva out of the body and take them for to narak for punishment.
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During maha pralaya all jeev remain immersed in Karnarnav (Devanagari: कारणार्णव ISO15919: kāraṇārṇava ). LEARN MORE * Virja nadi
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The yoni in which a jiva is entitled to perform fruit bearing karma is called karma yoni (Devanagari: कर्म योनि IS)15919: karma yoni) . There are 8.4 million types of material life forms. Each of these life forms is called yoni . Out of all these only one
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Rakshasa (Devanagari: राक्षस ISO15919: rākṣasa) refers to a being in whom the Tamas guna of Maya (mode of ignorance) of Maya is predominant. They possess many supernatural powers; however, being inherently malevolent, they use these powers to harm others. They are the natural enemies of the devatas (celestial
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kritkritya (Devanagari: कृतकृत्य ISO15919: kr̥takr̥tya) is a Sanskrit term that means one who has accomplished their goal. Since every action is motivated by a specific aim, someone who is Kritkritya has no unfulfilled desires. When the cause (the desire) is gone, the effect (the action)
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aja kripaniya nyay (Devanagari: अजा कृपाणीयन्याय ISO15919: ajā kr̥pāṇiyanyāya ) is another rule in the book of rules called Nyay Shastra. Word by word these are the synonyms aja = goat | kripaniya = sword | nyay = rule It simply means being in the wrong place at the wrong
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Kamadev is the celestial god of love. Though he wields arrows of lust, his power fails against Shri Krishna and God-realized Saints.
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Devotees of Lord Vishnu or His various descensions are called vaishnava (Devanagari: वैष्णव ISO15919: vaiṣṇava ). Scriptures call Shri Krishna Shri Ram also Vishnu. In fact, all Vishnu are avatar of Shri Krishna. So, Their devotees are also called vaishnava . LEARN MORE * Names of Shri Krishna * Karnarnavshayi Mahavishnu * Garbhodashayi
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The highest level of perfect devotion is mahabhava with the greatest selflessness in love for Shri Krishna. It has two levels. Adhirudha (Devanagari: अधिरूढ़ ISO15919: adhirūṛh ) is the higher of the two levels. Also written as adhirurha , adhiroodha , adhiroodh , adhirudh LEARN MORE * siddha bhakti * Perfect Devotion REFERENCE Prema
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Also written as ashram, asrama 1. A place like a monastery where dedicated spiritual practitioners reside. 2. The four-aged based stages of life: brahmacharya ashram - a celibate student who is instructed to stay away from women until the age of 25 years, grihastha ashrama - one who enters family
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Apara dharma (Devanagari: अपर धर्म ISO15919: apara dharma ) is same as varnashrama dharma . LEARN MORE * Karmakand Reference: Bhakti Shatak - Hundred Gems of Devotion - an in-depth analysis