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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Praman (Devanagari: प्रमाण; ISO 15919: pramāṇa) refers to Proof, Evidence, or a Valid Means of Knowledge. Praman is the standard or authority used to ascertain the truth of a statement or the nature of reality. It answers the fundamental question: "How do we know what is true?
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Pranaya Bhakti (Devanagari: प्रणय भक्ति; ISO 15919: praṇaya bhakti) refers to the Stage of Loving Intimacy. The Fourth Level It is the fourth stage of Siddha Bhakti (perfected devotion), surpassing Prema, Sneha, and Maan. In this advanced state of divine love, the intimacy between the devotee and Shyam
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prapatti (Devanagari: प्रपत्ति ISO15919: prapatti ) means complete surrender. Constantly thinking favourably about God, rejecting everything unfavourable and surrendering to His will. A term was coined by Jagadguru Shri Ramanujacharya. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: sharanagati * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 10
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Prapti (Devanagari: प्राप्ति; ISO 15919: prāpti) refers to the Power of Acquisition. The Supernatural Ability It is one of the eight major mystic powers (Ashta Siddhi) of Yoga. This power grants the yogi the ability to procure anything from anywhere in the entire universe without physical movement.
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Prasada (Devanagari: प्रसाद; ISO 15919: prasāda) refers to Sacred Remnants or Divine Mercy. Definition Literally translating to "grace" or "mercy," in practice, Prasada refers to any object that has been offered to and used by God or the Guru. Once these items are enjoyed
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Prema Bhakti (Devanagari: प्रेमा भक्ति; ISO 15919: premā bhakti) refers to Divine Love. The Foundation of Perfection While often used as a general term for love, in the specific hierarchy of Siddha Bhakti (perfected devotion), Prema represents the first or initial level of divine attainment. The Hierarchy
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Punya (Devanagari: पुण्य ISO15919: puṇya ) refers to Virtue, Merit, or Righteous Deeds. These are virtuous karma as prescribed by the Vedas. This is also called dharm. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: * Paap * Science of karma * Reference: Guru Mantra - The Guru and the Disciple, Ch. 3
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Rasa (Devanagari: रस; ISO 15919: rasa) refers to Divine Bliss, Spiritual Essence, or Taste. Vedas identifies Shri Krishna not merely as the possessor of bliss, but as the very embodiment of Rasa itself. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: ananda * Reference: Bhakti Shatak - Hundred Gems of Devotion - an
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Romancha (Devanagari: रोमान्च; ISO 15919: romāñca) refers to Horripilation or Goosebumps. It manifests as the standing on end of the body's hair due to intense spiritual emotion. Unlike ordinary goosebumps caused by cold or fear, this physical reaction is triggered by waves of divine bliss
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sakama bhakti (सकाम भक्ति, sakāma bhakti ) is devotion to God which is inspired with the desire to please oneself. This type of bhakti is called rajasi or tamasi bhakti also. This bhakti is performed for one's own happiness. A few examples of this type of devotion
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Sakha Bhava (Devanagari: सखा भाव; ISO 15919: sakhā bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of friendship. The Divine Friendship This attitude is best exemplified by the cowherd boys (Gopas) of Braj. In this mood, the devotee views Shri Krishna not as the Supreme Lord, but as their closest friend
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Salokya Mukti (Devanagari: सालोक्य मुक्ति; ISO 15919: sālokya mukti) refers to the Liberation of the Same Abode. The term is derived from Sa (same/with) and Loka (world/realm). It is one of the five kinds of liberation (Pancha Mukti). In this state, the soul