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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Jnana (Devanagari: ज्ञान ISO15919: jñāna ) is discrimination through spiritual knowledge. It is used in a few different ways. 1. Jnana can theoretical knowledge or practical knowledge of any subject. These can be material, or divine matters. 2. janana marga results in atma-jnana . 3. jnana yoga results in brahma-jnana
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Jnani (Devanagari: ज्ञानी; ISO 15919: jñānī) refers to a Knower. A Jnani is a follower of the path of Jnana Marg (The Path of Knowledge) or Jnana Yoga. The Approach Unlike the devotee who relies on grace, the Jnani relies on their own strength of intellect and discrimination
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Kalpa (Devanagari: कल्प; ISO 15919: kalpa) refers to a Cosmic Eon. It corresponds to the duration of one day (daytime only) in the life of the Creator, Lord Brahma. At the end of this period, a partial dissolution occurs, and the brahmand remains dormant during Brahma's night
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Kamavasayita (Devanagari: कामावसायिता; ISO 15919: kāmāvasāyitā) refers to the Power of Fulfillment. It grants the master the ability to fulfill any resolution instantaneously. Unlike Prakamya (which obtains objects), Kamavasayita is the power of the will itself. Whatever the yogi resolves or speaks comes to pass. Nature
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Kampa (Devanagari: कम्प; ISO 15919: kampa) refers to Trembling or Quivering. The Divine Symptom It is the involuntary trembling of the body caused by an intense surge of spiritual emotion. This is classified as one of the eight symptoms of divine love ecstasy (Ashta Sattvika Bhava). Manifestation Unlike trembling
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Chatur-bhuja Rupa (Devanagari: चतुर्भुज रूप; ISO 15919: caturbhuja rūpa) refers to the Four-Armed Form. The Majestic Aspect Literally meaning "form with four arms," this aspect represents the all-majestic Paramatma feature of Brahm—The Supreme Lord. This form is specifically identified with Lord Vishnu or
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Dasa (Devanagari: दास; ISO 15919: dāsa) refers to a Servant. Spiritual Significance While literally translating to "servant" or "slave," in the context of Bhakti Yoga, it denotes the eternal identity of the Jiva (soul). Scripture declares that every living being is eternally a dasa of
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Govardhan Puja (Devanagari: गोवर्धन पूजा; ISO 15919: gōvardhana pūjā) refers to the Worship of Govardhan Hill. The Festival This joyous festival is observed on the day following Diwali (specifically Kartik Shukla Pratipada). It involves the ceremonial worship of the sacred Govardhan Mountain in the Braj region. The
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Karma Samnyasi (Devanagari: कर्म संन्यासी; ISO 15919: karma saṁnyāsī) refers to The Renunciant of Action. The Practitioner A Karma Samnyasi is one who practices Karma Samnyasa (the renunciation of action). Unlike the Karma Yogi, who continues to perform worldly duties with detachment, the Karma Samnyasi physically
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Kevala Bhakti (Devanagari: केवला भक्ति; ISO 15919: kevalā bhakti) refers to Unalloyed or Exclusive Devotion. The Meaning of Exclusivity The term Kevala means "only," "whole," or "absolute." Therefore, Kevala Bhakti denotes single-minded devotion to Shri Krishna, where He is the sole object
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Chhanti (Devanagari: क्षांति ISO15919: kṣāṁti ) refers to Tranquility, Forbearance, or Tolerance. This quality manifests when a devotee attains the stage of Bhava Bhakti (ecstatic emotion). In this context, Kshanti does not merely mean being quiet. It is the spiritual capacity to remain completely composed and undisturbed, even when
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Loka (Devanagari: लोक ISO15919: loka ) is a generic term used for an abode or a realm. Each Avatar has Their own loka in the divine realm. This is where the Avatar bodes eternally. In a brahmanda there are fourteen major lokas . There are seven upper abodes, and seven lower