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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abhidheya (Devanagari: अभिधेय ISO15919: abhidhēya ) refers to the means to attain the ultimate goal of life. Every jiva seeks the ultimate goal which is eternal bliss . Scriptures describe three paths to attain it: karma , jnana and bhakti . To determine the validity of a path, we must examine which
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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)
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Yamak alankar (Devanagari: यमक अलंकार ISO15919: yamaka alaṅkāra) is a figure of speech in Hindi and Sanskrit poetry. The beauty of this poetic device comes from the multiple meanings a single word can convey, adding depth and layers to the text.
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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
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Satyayuga (Devanagari: सत्ययुग ISO15919: satyayuga ) is the Golden Age because sattva guna of Maya is dominant in this age. This is the first and best of the four cyclical yuga of cosmic time comprising 17,28,ooo (1.728 million) years. All four pillars of dharma are intact
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karmakand (Devanagari: कर्मकान्ड ISO15919: karmakānḍa) is the same as karma dharma.
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Sadhan-chatushtaya (Devanagari: साधन चतुष्टय सम्पन्न ISO15919: sādhana catuṣṭaya sampanna) means the fourfold discipline. It is the eligibility test for one who wishes to step onto the path of Gyan Marg. Only after mastering these four qualifications can a seeker even begin the journey of knowledge:
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anima (Devanagari: अणिमा ISO15919: aṇimā ) is the supernatural power of becoming as small as an atom. It is one of the eight sattvic powers or siddhis . LEARN MORE * Yoga * Mystical powers * Path of Yoga REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 3
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Also written as aarya A civilized follower of Vedic culture: one whose goal is spiritual advancement. LEARN MORE * Sanatana Dharma * Vedas * Devotion REFERENCE Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love
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Also written as avatar, avtar A descension or manifestation of God in the material world for a particular purpose. LEARN MORE * Kaal - Vedic time * Does Worship lose power when divided? * Worship the loving form of Mother Durga * Does Hinduism have many Gods? REFERENCE Who am I? Who is Mine?
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Also written as jeeva , jeev , jivatma Living being. Individual soul. That which itself is alive and gives life to another. Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 1 LEARN MORE * atma * Soul REFERENCE Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 1
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chataka (Devanagari: चातक ISO15919: cātaka ) is apied crested cuckoo or papiha , cuculus melanoleucus , that lives only on raindrops, especially those falling in the autumn asterism svati . LEARN MORE * Devotion * Pillars of sadhana bhakti REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 6