Seva (सेवा | sevā) means to serve. What It Means In the worldly sense, seva refers to: * performing actions to help others fulfill their needs or goals In the divine sense, seva means: to act and think in a way that is pleasing to God and Guru Key Insight True
Svagata Bhed Shunya means Shri Krishna has no internal distinction because His divine body and soul are one Sachchidananda reality.
Shakti (शक्ति | śakti) means power. Every living being has some power. For example, a soul (jeev) has strength, the ability to pick up objects, and the power to make decisions. These are natural powers that cannot be given to others. God is the source of everything, both living and
Sushupti (सुषुप्ति | suṣupti ) is dreamless sleep. God has given the jeev a mind and that is the doer of all mental actions. Its nature is to be constantly working. While the body sleeps mind stays active and dreams. The material mind has a finite limit of the
Seven sages in the Vedic scriptures are collectively referred to as Sapt rishi (Devanagari: सप्तर्षि) ISO15919: saptarṣi ). The Sapta rishi are commended several times in the Vedas and Hindu literature for their tremendous contributions to the world. They are also called manasputtra of the creator Brahma. They possess
Sankirtan (संकीर्तन | saṁkīrtana) refers to the congregational Kirtan of God's names, attributes, Leelas, and other Divine glories. In Sankirtan, many devotees sing together, often accompanied by musical instruments, while remembering God in the mind. Why Is Sankirtan Beneficial? Sankirtan helps engage the aspirant's
svamini (स्वामिनी, svāminī ) means Ladyship or a proprietress who wields the ultimate authority. Shri Radha is Svamini of Gopis and Shri Krishna. Further Reading and References * Related Concepts: * Shri Radha Krishna - The Divine Couple * Names of Shri Krishna * References: * Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine
Siddhis (सिद्धि | siddhi) are eight divine powers that remain in service of God and God-realized saints, enabling supernatural feats. What It Means Many of God’s powers are described as personified śaktis that exist in His service. Through prescribed spiritual practices, a seeker may receive a limited
Complete absorption of the mind in the object of meditation is called samadhi (समाधि | samādhi ). This state is reached in jnana marg , jnanayoga , yoga marg and also bhakti marg . The experiences in samadhi in each path of spiritual upliftment are significantly different. LEARN MORE * Path of yoga * Path of
Some devotees accept Shri Krishna to be their Beloved with an expectation of experiencing Him with all their senses. Their love is called madhurya bhava of sadharani rati (Devanagari: साधारणी रति ISO15919: sādhāraṇī rati ). Leading example of such a devotee is Kubja. LEARN MORE * Siddha bhakti * Perfect devotion
Satyakama (सत्यकाम | satyakāma) refers to Desires factualize. The Divine Attribute It means "one whose desires immediately come to fruition." It is one of the eight divine qualities of God described in the Dahara Vidya section of the Chandogya Upanishad. Attainment by the Soul While this power
Swansh are the divine expansions of God, identical to Shri Krishna in divinity and governors of Yogmaya Shakti.