A Yogi (योगी | yogī) is a male practitioner of the path of Yoga. What It Means A Yogi practices the Ashtang Yog of Patanjali to: * gain control over the mind * prevent it from running toward the world * redirect it toward God Key Insight Being a Yogi means having control
Bhavavesh bhakti (Devanagari: भावावेश भक्ति ISO15919: bhāvāveśa bhakti ) is an elated state of siddha bhakti . In this state devotee cannot hide their love. The ashta satvika bhava spontaneously appear in their body. In this state the devotee might enter a devotional samadhi where they mimic their
There are eight expressions of divine love called satvika bhava . Together they are referred to as ashta sattvika bhava (Devanagari: अष्ट सात्विक भाव ISO15919: aṣṭa sātvika bhāva ) These eight expressions of divine love are : * stambha - becoming stunned, * sveda - perspiration, * romancha - horripilation or
Anarth Nivritti refers to the dissipation of unwanted tendencies and impurities that obstruct devotion. * anartha — that which is not meaningful or beneficial for the soul * nivṛtti — removal or cessation It is the stage in Bhakti where inner obstacles begin to weaken and fall away. What It Is Anarth Nivritti is
anumana pramana (Devanagari: अनुमान प्रमाण ISO15919: anumāna pramāṇa ) is inferential evidence based on previous experience. LEARN MORE * pratyaksh pramana * shabda pramana Reference: Jagadguruttam - The Supreme Spiritual Master - A Biography
Punya (पुण्य | puṇya ) refers to Virtue, Merit, or Righteous Deeds as prescribed by Vedas. Performing these actions results in residence in svarg for a limited period of time. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: * Paap * Science of karma * Reference: Guru Mantra - The Guru and the Disciple, Ch.
Rasa (रस | rasa) refers to Divine Bliss, Spiritual Essence, or the nectar-like experience of God. It is not merely an attribute of God, but His very nature. What It Means In Vedic understanding, Shri Krishna is not just the possessor of bliss — He is Rasa itself. Rasa is the essence
Satyakamah (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
Trimurti (Devanagari: त्रिमूर्ति; ISO 15919: trimūrti) refers to the Hindu Trinity or the "Three Forms." The Three Governors This term describes the three presiding deities appointed by the Supreme Lord to govern the affairs of each cosmic system (Brahmanda). They are responsible for the
Vasana (Devanagari: वासना; ISO 15919: vāsanā) refers to deep-rooted material desires or latent mental impressions. The Binding Force Unlike a fleeting thought, a Vasana is an intense, ingrained inclination toward the material world. These subconscious impressions are formed by the thoughts (Karmas) harbored by the jiva specifically in past
Veda (वेद; veda) refers to eternal divine knowledge. The Vedas are the eternal laws of the Supreme God (Brahm) and serve as the final authority on all matters of Sanatan Vedic Dharma. Divine Origin (Vinirgat Granth) The Vedas are not man-made. Before creation, while the Supreme Lord was in
Shadvikar (षड्विकार; ṣaḍvikāra ) is made by blending two Sanskrit words. * shad - six * vikar - changes or deformations Every material body in the entire creation goes through the following six states. These are * Exists or asti (अस्ति; asti) - body starts to form. * Born or jayate