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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Mahan (Devanagari: महान; ISO 15919: mahāna) refers to a power of Shri Krishna. It is light without any dispersion or diversion. It is the very first subtle element created from Maya Shakti at the beginning of the cosmic cycle. Role in Creation It acts as the primary seed and
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Mahapurusha (Devanagari: महापुरुष; ISO 15919: mahāpuruṣa) refers to a Great Soul or God-Realized Saint. The term is a compound of Maha (Great) and Purusha (Person/Soul). Spiritual Status In the context of Bhakti yoga, a Mahapurusha is not merely a historically great figure, but specifically a soul
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Mahima (Devanagari: महिमा; ISO 15919: mahimā) refers to the Power of Magnitude. The Supernatural Ability It is one of the eight major mystic powers (Ashta Siddhi) of Yoga. Derived from the word Maha (great), this Siddhi grants the yogi the ability to expand their physical form to an incredibly
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Mahodar (Devanagari: महोदर ISO15919: mahodara ) means is the infinite large belly of The Supreme Lord. Synonyms: Virjai Nadi , Karnarnav , Brahmdrav. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: * Mahapralaya * Pralaya—Dissolution * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 1
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Raga Bhakti (Devanagari: राग भक्ति; ISO 15919: rāga bhakti) refers to the Stage of Deep Attachment. The Fifth Level It is the fifth level of Siddha Bhakti (perfected devotion), surpassing Pranaya. The Unceasing Drive for Service At this stage, the devotee’s attachment becomes so intense that they
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Manomaya Kosha (Devanagari: मनोमय कोष; ISO 15919: manōmaya kōṣa) refers to the Mental Sheath. Composition It is the third of the five layers (Pancha Kosha) that cover the soul. This sheath consists of: * Manas: The Mind (the faculty of thought and emotion). * Pancha Jnanendriya: The five senses of
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Manushya (Devanagari: मनुष्य; ISO 15919: manuṣya) refers to Human Beings. The term is derived from Manu, the first man and progenitor of humanity. Therefore, all descendants of Manu are collectively called Manushya. Synonyms * Manav (Devanagari: मानव; ISO 15919: mānava) – Also meaning "of Manu." * Nara (Devanagari:
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Manvantara (Devanagari: मन्वन्तर; ISO 15919: manvantara) refers to a Cosmic Epoch or Age of a Manu. It is a vast period of time lasting approximately 306.72 million years (specifically 306,720,000 years). Calculation This duration is equal to 71 cycles of the four Yugas (chaturyuga). * Math:
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Muni (Devanagari: मुनि; ISO 15919: muni) refers to a Sage. The Challenge of the Mind Spiritual philosophy acknowledges that while one may conquer the external senses, controlling the mind is extraordinarily difficult due to its naturally restless nature. The Practitioner A Muni is specifically defined as a spiritual aspirant
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Murchha (Devanagari: मूर्छा; ISO 15919: mūrchā) refers to Spiritual Swoon or Unconsciousness. The State of Devastation Also known as Pralaya (Dissolution) in the context of divine love, this is one of the eight symptoms of divine love ecstasy (Ashta Sattvika Bhava). It represents a state of total devastation
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Nibhrita Nikunja (Devanagari: निभृत निकुंज; ISO 15919: nibhr̥ta nikuṁja) refers to the Secluded Grove of Divine Intimacy. The Setting In the dense forests of Braj, flowering creepers entangle to form natural, room-like enclosures known as Nikunjas. Nibhrita Nikunja refers specifically to the most private, solitary,
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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. Nirguna Bhakti (Devanagari: निर्गुणा भक्ति; ISO 15919: nirguṇā bhakti) refers to Transcendental Devotion. Freedom