Dinata (दीनता, dīnatā) signifies extreme humility or a sense of spiritual destitution. The Reality of Dependence The jiva (soul) derives its consciousness entirely from God. It is through His power that the soul thinks, decides, acts, and even breathes. The very food essential for survival is His creation. Furthermore,
This is opposite of parakiya bhav.
Yogakshem (योगक्षेम, yōgakṣēma) is a compound Sanskrit term for comprehensive welfare, encompassing two responsibilities: ComponentMeaningYoga (योग, yōga)Granting: To give what has not yet been given.Kṣema (क्षेम, kṣēma)Protection: To protect what has already been given. The Two Tiers of Responsibility The bearer
gandharva (गंधर्व, gandharva) are celestial musicians who entertain the devatas (gods) with their music. Their primary abodes are known as Manushya Gandharva Loka and Deva Gandharva Loka. The is situated above the Earth. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: * Worldly Bliss * Tritaap — Three Sufferings * Types of life forms
chandrika (चंद्रिका, candrikā) is the crescent-shaped decorations on a crown. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: besar, pattika, karnaphool, Uniqueness of Shri Krishna's divine form * Reference: * Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2 Ch. 10
Pranipaat is superlative spiritual form of the initial act of paat, representing a distinct hierarchy in humility and surrender to your Guru. 1. Paat (पात , pāta) - a sign of physical humility, but the mind lacks true feeling of submission. 2. Nipaat (निपात, nipāta) - firm determination that this
Nirakar Brahm (निराकार ब्रह्म , nirākāra brahma) is the formless and non-perceivable existence of God. This is the Divine light the emanates from the divine body of Shri Krishna. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: Nirakars Brahma * Related Concepts: * aishvaryanand * Aspects of Brahm * Bhagavan Shri
Puranas (पुराण, purāṇa ) convey the knowledge of the Vedas through stories that highlight universal values, such as non-violence, charity, penance, compassions, and so on. Like the Vedas, Puranas are also eternal scriptures. Puranas have 1 Billion hymns. In Kaliyug people don't have a vast memory
Pancham Purushartha is the fifth and highest goal of life taught in the Vedic tradition—the attainment of Divine Love and the full realization of the soul's eternal relationship with Shri Krishna.
Manomayi Moorti (मनोमयी मूर्ति, manōmayī mūrti) refers to a mental visualization of the form of God. Significance and Practice The Srimad Bhagavatam lists eight types of deities (murtis) suitable for worship. * Shaili (Stone): Sculpted from rock, commonly used in temple garbhagrihas. * Darumayi (Wood): Craved wood, such as
One who has attained the power of bhakti is called a bhakt (भक्त, bhakta). This term is also used more broadly for anyone who intensely adores something or someone, e.g., one who loves money is often referred to as a "bhakt of wealth." Further Reading and
Parakiya Bhava (परकीया भाव, parakīyā bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of a married woman who loves Shri Krishna as her beloved, despite being married to another. Svakiya Bhava (स्वकीया भाव, svakīyā bhāva), in contrast, refers to the sentiment of those who are His lawful