Bhakti Siddhant Glossary

Bhakti Siddhant Glossary

nirvarna | निर्वाण

Same as moksha.

Bhakti Siddhant Glossary

nirvikalpa samadhi | निर्विकल्प समाधि

Nirvikalpa Samadhi (Devanagari: निर्विकल्प समाधि; ISO 15919: nirvikalpa samādhi) refers to the Trance of Non-Duality or Undifferentiated Absorption. The State of Dormancy It is the state where the mind becomes totally inactive and dormant. Attaining Brahmajnana (Knowledge of the Absolute) is the highest achievement possible

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nirvisesha | निर्विशेष

Nirvisesha (Devanagari: निर्विशेष; ISO 15919: nirviśeṣa) refers to the state of Having No Distinctive Qualities. This term is primarily used to describe Nirakara Brahm (the Formless Absolute). In this aspect of the Supreme Lord, the divine attributes, names, forms, and pastimes are not manifest. The Unmanifest

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nishedha | निषेध

Nishedha (Devanagari: निषेध; ISO 15919: niṣedha) refers to Prohibitions or Forbidden Actions. The Divine "Don'ts" As the book of divine law, the Vedas lay out specific instructions for human conduct. These are categorized into Vidhi (prescribed duties or "do's") and

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nri rina |नृ ऋण

Nri Rina (Devanagari: नृ ऋण; ISO 15919: nr̥ r̥ṇa) refers to the Debt to Humanity. The Source of Indebtedness According to Vedic sociology, no human being lives in isolation. From birth, every individual benefits from the structures, knowledge, protection, and labor provided by the wider human society. * Interdependence: We

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nyaya prasthana | न्याय प्रस्थान

Nyaya Prasthana (Devanagari: न्याय प्रस्थान; ISO 15919: nyāya prasthāna) refers to the Evidence of Logic. The Pillar of Reason In Vedantic philosophy, ascertaining the absolute truth requires congruence across three authoritative sources (Prasthana Trayi). Nyaya Prasthana specifically refers to the Brahma Sutras (Vedanta Darshan) composed

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paapa | पाप

Paap (Devanagari: पाप; ISO 15919: pāpa) refers to Sin, Demerit, or unrighteous action. Vedic Definition: The Prohibited Action The Vedas, which serve as the book of divine laws, classify actions into Vidhi (prescribed duties) and Nishedha (prohibited actions). Paap is defined as the performance of those actions listed as

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parama purusha | परम पुरुष

Parama Purusha (Devanagari: परम पुरुष; ISO 15919: parama puruṣa) refers to The Supreme Divine Person. The term is a compound of two Sanskrit words: * Parama: Meaning supreme, highest, or ultimate. * Purusha: Meaning person, enjoyer, or controller. The Supreme Personality While the Vedas use the term Purusha to describe

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paurusheya | पौरुषेय

In Vedas The Supreme God is referred to as Purush. Vedas emerged from God's breath. So, Vedas are called paurusheya (Devanagari: पौरुषेय ISO15919: pauruṣeya). Vedas are also referred to as apaurusheya. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Main Kaun? Mera Kaun? Vol. 3, Ch. 54

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Pitriloka | पितृलोक

Pitrilok (Devanagari: पितृलोक; ISO 15919: pitr̥loka) refers to the Abode of Ancestors. Also known as Bhuvah Loka (Devanagari: भुवः लोक; ISO 15919: bhuvaḥ loka), this realm is located in the space between the Earth and the Sun. Composition It is not a single planet

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prakamya | प्राकाम्या

Prakamya (Devanagari: प्राकाम्या; ISO 15919: prākāmyā) refers to the Instant Fulfillment. The Supernatural Ability It is one of the eight major mystic powers (Ashta Siddhi) attainable through Yoga. This specific Siddhi grants the yogi the ability to instantly fulfil their material desire. Further Reading and Reference

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prakrit pralaya | प्राकृत प्रलय

Prakrit Pralaya (Devanagari: प्राकृत प्रलय; ISO 15919: prākr̥ta pralaya) refers to the Total Annihilation of one brahmand (cosmic egg). The Dissolution Unlike partial dissolutions, this event marks the complete end of a brahmand. It occurs at the end of Lord Brahma's entire lifespan,