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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devaloka (Devanagari: देवलोक; ISO 15919: dēvalōka) means refers to the "Realm of the Deva." Since the term Deva can denote either the celestial deities (devi-devata) or the Supreme Lord Shri Krishna, Devaloka may refer to either the celestial heaven (swarg) or the supreme divine abode (Golok)
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Kaitava (Devanagari: कैतव; ISO 15919: kaitava) signifies deception, cheating, or a "con." According to the Srimad Bhagavatam, this term applies to the four traditional human pursuits (Purusharthas): * Dharma: Prescribed scriptural duties. * Artha: The attainment of wealth. * Kama: The fulfillment of sensual desires. * Moksha: Liberation. These are termed
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Dvaita Vedanta (Devanagari: द्वैत वेदांत; ISO 15919: dvaita vēdānta) is the philosophy Dualism promoted by Jagadguru Madhvacharya. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as dvait vedant * Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 10
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brahmajnani (Devanagari: ब्रह्मज्ञानी; ISO 15919: brahmajñānī) is one who has attained the perfect knowledge of Brahm: a knower of the Impersonal aspect of God. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as brahmgyani * Nirakar Brahm * Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 3
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Same as mukti Further Reading and References * Also written as apvavarg * Satsang - Association with Saints, Ch. 2
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aana (Devanagari: आना; ISO 15919: ānā) was a former monetary unit and fractional coin used in India. The anna was a fractional coin of the rupee, with 16 annas making up one rupee. Although the currency is no longer officially used, the term remains prevalent in various expressions and references.
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abhyasa (Devanagari: अभ्यास ISO15919: abhyāsa) means practise or a concerted and persistent effort to change an old habit or develop a new one. Shri Krishna revealed to Arjun the two-fold method to train the monkey mind - abhayas (of focusing on God) and vairagya. Also written as abhyas
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chit (Devanagari: चित् ISO15919: cit) means consciousness. chit is one of the attributes of God and it encompasses sat attribute as well. Further Reading and Reference * sacchidananada * anand * Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 2
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brahmalina (Devanagari: ब्रह्मलीन; ISO 15919: brahmalīna) signifies a spiritual achievement wherein an accomplished gyani attains the Impersonal aspect of God, Nirakar Brahm, while still residing in the human body. This means that from the precise moment the gyani attains realization of Nirakar Brahm until the time that
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ashramavasi (Devanagari: आश्रमवासी; ISO 15919: āśramavāsī) is a term meaning one who is resident of an ashrama (spiritual hermitage or monastery). An Ashramavasi is typically a dedicated spiritual practitioner who has made a conscious choice to reside in the ashrama and follow the teachings and spiritual discipline (sadhana)
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Same as advaitavada, the belief propagated by Adi Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya. Further Reading and Reference * Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 5
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chandrakala (Devanagari: चंद्रकला; ISO 15919: candrakalā) are the phases of a moon REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2 Ch. 10