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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Yajurveda (Devanagari: यजुर्वेद; ISO 15919: yajurveda) is one of the four Vedas. It primarily contains the mantras and detailed instructions required to perform Vedic sacrifices and rituals. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: Yajur Veda, Yajurved * Related Concepts: Upanishad * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol.
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The Murti (मूर्ति) is the divine form for worship. As the true Murti is God's form, the consecrated idol helps the mind achieve God-realization via Rupdhyana.
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Akshaypatra (अक्षयपात्र, akṣayapātra) refers to the inexhaustible vessel or divine bowl. The term is derived from Akshaya (un-decaying/inexhaustible) and Patra (vessel). In the Mahabharata, this vessel was gifted by the Sun God (Surya) to the Pandavas during their exile. It provided an unlimited supply of food
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Atharvaveda (Devanagari: अथर्ववेद; ISO 15919: atharvavēda) is one of the four parts of the Vedas consisting of 50 branches (shakha), comprising verses for averting calamities and bodily afflictions, and for performing religious rites. Further Reading and References * Also written as Atharva Veda, Atharv Ved * Further Reading: rigveda, saamved,
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Kamadev (कामदेव, kāmadēva) is a celestial devata residing in Svarga. Among all material beings, he is considered the most handsome. Known as the god of conjugal love, Kamadev wields a bow and arrows—anyone struck by his arrow becomes filled with lust. However, his powers have no effect
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The Upanishad (उपनिषद्, upaniṣad) are the philosophical essence of the Vedas. Though the exact counts are highly debated, the numbers presented here are based on the teachings of Jagadguruttam Swami Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj (Shri Maharaj Ji), who was recognized as an undisputed Vedic scholar by the honorable body
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Scholars of Sanatan Dharma used to debate on the shastra (scriptures) to deepen their understanding. This debate is called shastrartha (Devanagari: शास्त्रार्थ ISO15919: śāstrārtha). When done as a competition then the winner is recognized as a having more depth understanding of the scriptures. The one
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Rigveda (Devanagari: ऋग्वेद; ISO 15919: r̥gveda) is the first of the four Vedas. The original body of Vedic knowledge was divided into four distinct books by Sage Ved Vyas, with the Rigveda serving as the foundational text. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: The Vedas: Sacred Knowledge
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Rishi (ऋषि, r̥ṣi) signifies an ascetic, sage, or seer. It specifically describes an individual who has attained mastery over their senses through rigorous spiritual practice. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Rajrishi, Brahmrishi, pancha jnanandriya * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love
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Ramayana (रामायण, rāmāyaṇa) chronicles the life and story of Lord Rama. The Sanskrit epic, composed by Sage Valmiki, contains 24,000 verses. However, a widely popular version in North India is the Ramcharitmanas, which was written in a dialect of Hindi (Avadhi) by Saint Tulsidas. Further Reading and
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Samaveda (Devanagari: सामवेद; ISO 15919: sāmaveda) is one of the four Vedas compiled by Sage Ved Vyas, specifically defining the art of Sama Sangita (melodic chanting). To preserve the precise vibrational potency of its mantras, the text utilizes three distinct tonal accents—Udatta (high), Anudatta (low), and Swarita
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japa (Devanagari: जगदीश; ISO 15919: japa) repetitive chanting of a mantra or name of God. Further Reading and Reference * Bhagavannama Mahatmya - The Glories of the Divine Name