Sādhana (साधना, sādhana) is the practical application of spiritual knowledge to purify the mind. Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj emphasizes that true practice occurs within the mind, not just through physical rituals. This section outlines the essential techniques of Rūpadhyāna (constant meditation on the Divine form) and the chanting of Names and Leelas. Learn how to integrate devotion into daily life, transforming every thought into a means of attracting Divine Grace.
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One question hounds many of you reading this article. That question is When I have understood that devotion is the only thing worth doing then why don't I do devotion? For ages several saints have answered this question. Several of Shri Maharaj Ji's lectures are also
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Discover how Shri Krishna tested the Gopis’ pure love before granting the ultimate bliss of Maharaas, the supreme Divine pastime of selfless devotion.
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Why is selflessness the condition for Bhakti? Discover why asking God for material things yields the "short end of the stick" and how selfless love enslaves the Divine.
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The eternal holy scriptures describe three ways of emancipation-from- Maya or God realization. लक्षन्तुचतुरो वेदा लक्षमेकं तुभारतम्॥ lakṣantu caturo vedā lakṣamekaṃ tu bhāratam॥ Ved Vyas divided the Vedas into 4 books and all together they encompass 100,000 hymns [1]. Of
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Question I get upset with my 4-year-old daughter but I don't know why? What should I do? Answer The main reason for getting upset or angry are our unfulfilled desires. The fulfilment of a desire gives rise to greed, and the non-fulfillment of a desire gives rise to
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Today is Valentine’s Day. People have been celebrating this day as a day of love and romance since the 1300s. On this day people demonstrate their love by exchanging cards, candy, flowers or gifts with their special “valentine”. "Love" is considered pure, selfless and eternal. Does the&
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Mind is the doer. Karma — Karma performed by the mind or with the association of the mind are considered as actions. Karma — Karma performed by the senses alone without the involvement of the mind are not considered as actions. But the mind, by nature, is fickle, unrestrained, and ponders over
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Master the 7 pillars of Sādhana Bhakti: From Rūpadhyāna to Niṣkāmatā, learn the secrets of constant, exclusive, and selfless devotion to reach God-realization.
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ahaituki (Devanagari: अहैतुकी ISO15919: ahaitukī ) means to be devoid of desires for one's own happiness. This is one of the pillars of bhakti described in Shrimad Bhagavata Mahapurana . Further Reading and References * Related Concepts * apartihata * Pillars of sadhana bhakti * References: Main Kaun? Mera Kaun? Vol. 3,
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Before Brahm-TheSupreme God Lord Shri Krishna manifested this Sansar-the material world , He was alone. At the time of creation, Shri Krishna opened His eyes and manifested Himself in the form of Karnarnavshayee MahaVishnu . MahaVishnu looked at Maya -cosmic power and the dormant Maya started bustling with activity. Then, MahaVishnu created
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Most people sharpen their focus on the practice of devotion but tend to ignore the importance of abstention. Some abstentions are obvious and might be easier to follow, such as avoiding the company of non-believers, lying, stealing, etc. However, there are other offenses that seem minor or might happen without
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Question Scriptures say that God is so attractive that one who gets even a slightest glimpse of Him, falls in love with Him forever. I too want to fall in love with God. How can I see Him? Answer Yes, this is true, that God is all-attractive and those who