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yogi | योगी
A male practitioner of the path of yoga is called yogi (Devanagari: योगी ISO15919: yogī ). LEARN MORE * Path of yoga * yogini REFERENCE Practise Powerful Meditation, Ch. 5
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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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bhavavesha bhakti |भावावेश भक्ति
Bhavavesh bhakti (Devanagari: भावावेश भक्ति ISO15919: bhāvāveśa bhakti ) is an elated state of siddha bhakti . In this state devotee cannot hide their love. The ashta satvika bhava spontaneously appear in their body. In this state the devotee might enter a devotional samadhi where they mimic their
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brahmananda | ब्रह्मानंद
The highest bliss of the jnanis : bliss attained when the mind is absorbed in the Impersonal Brahm . Also written as brahmanand LEARN MORE * brahmalina * Types of gyanis * Path of gyan REFERENCE Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 10
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anandamaya kosha | आनंदमय कोष
Also written as anandamaya kosh, anandmay kosh anandamaya kosha (Devanagari: आनंदमय कोष ISO15919: ānaṁdamaya kōṣa ) is the last and most subtle sheath. In this sheath the mind feels higher bliss than all others it has ever enjoyed. In deep sleep one can get a glimpse of this bliss,
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anurag bhakti | अनुराग भक्ति
Anurag bhakti (Devanagari: अनुराग भक्ति ISO15919: anurāga bhakti ) is the sixth level of siddha bhakti . This is such an intensified state of divine love that no matter how much the lover experiences the beauty, sweet voice, gestures and actions of Shyam Sunder, they are ever new to
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ashta sattvika bhava | अष्ट सात्विक भाव
There are eight expressions of divine love called satvika bhava . Together they are referred to as ashta sattvika bhava (Devanagari: अष्ट सात्विक भाव ISO15919: aṣṭa sātvika bhāva ) These eight expressions of divine love are : * stambha - becoming stunned, * sveda - perspiration, * romancha - horripilation or
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atmajnani | आत्मज्ञानी
Atmajnani (Devanagari: आत्मज्ञानी ISO15919: ātmajñānī ) is the jnani who has attained knowledge of the self. They attain bliss of sattva guna of Maya not divine bliss. Also written as atmjnani, atmagyani, atmgyani LEARN MORE * atmajnana * jnana-marg * paramahansa * jnana yoga * Types of Gyanis * Path of gyan * Maya REFERENCE
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bhoga yoni | भोग योनि
Also written as bhog yoni Bhoga yoni (Devanagari: भोग योनि ISO15919: bhoga yoni ) means those life forms in which you merely reap the consequences of past actions. Out of 8.4 million life forms all but one life forms are bhog yoni . This includes celestial beings, animals, birds,
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aham brahmasmi | अहं ब्रह्मास्मि
aham brahmasmi (Devanagari: अहं ब्रह्मास्मि ISO15919: ahaṁ brahmāsmi ) is one of the Mahavakya of jnana marg. Mahavakya literally means great sayings. After repeated chanting and meditation on this mantra the jnani goes into nirvikalpa samadhi. LEARN MORE * Path of gyan REFERENCE Bhakti Shatak - Hundred Gems
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ahira | अहीर
ahira (Devanagari: अहीर ISO15919: ahīra) means a person belonging to the Vaishya class in the Vedic system. Their livelihood is derived from business, agriculture or raising cattle. LEARN MORE * varna * Varna — Vedic Caste System REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 4
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amrit | अमृत
amrit (Devanagari: अमृत ISO15919: amr̥ta ) is commonly used for ambrosia. Literal translation of amrit is no-death. There are many types of amrit * In Ayurveda milk is called amrit . * In svarga lok there is a liquid called amrit (translated to ambrosia in English). By drinking that liquid one becomes
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ananyata | अनन्यता
Ananyata (Devanagari: अनन्यता ISO15919: ananyatā ) is a pillar of sadhana bhakti . It means no other, undivided or exclusive. Be exclusive in doing bhakti of your chosen Deity and Guru. Also, exclusively follow the path propagated by your Guru. LEARN MORE * Pillars of sadhana bhakti * Preparatory devotion REFERENCE Prema Rasa