Spiritual Terms
A browsable alphabetical guide to key concepts, terms, and figures in the path of Bhakti.
The Terms section brings together Sanskrit words, spiritual concepts, figures, philosophical ideas, and devotional expressions used throughout Kripalu Vedic Wisdom.
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Core Terms • Regular Terms • Poetic Terms
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✦ About the Collections
To make browsing easier, the glossary is organized into three collections:
- Core Terms — the essential vocabulary that forms the foundation for understanding the teachings.
- Regular Terms — important philosophical, scriptural, and devotional concepts encountered throughout the site.
- Poetic Terms — names, expressions, and literary terminology found in devotional literature.
Whether you are encountering a term for the first time or returning to it for deeper study, this glossary is designed to provide clear definitions, proper context, and connections to related teachings.