Scriptures describe many methods of sadhana bhakti. Saint Prahlad propounded by nine ways of performing devotion to God. These ways together are called Navadha bhakti (Devanagari: नवधा भक्ति ISO15919: navadhā bhakti ) , which translated to nine methods of devotion. These ways are most widely accepted and are advocated by most
Behavior contrary to righteousness defined in Vedic Scriptures is called adharma. It is characterized by following four attributes * falsehood or asatya (असत्य | asatya ) * violence or hinsa (हिंसा | hiṁsā ) * lusty desires or trishna (तृष्णा | tr̥ṣṇā ) and * hatred or dvesh (द्वेष | dveṣa ) These are always
Yoni (योनि; yoni) carries two primary meanings in Vedic literature: 1. Life Form: It refers to a specific species or womb of birth. Vedic scriptures state there are 8.4 million distinct yonis (species of life) circulating within Samsara, ranging from aquatics to humans. 2. Reproductive Organ: In a
In Depth - Bhakti Vocabulary
Occasionally a reflection of few symptoms of ecstasy of divine love might appear in material bodies for a brief duration. When such symptoms appear in material bodies they are called ratyabhasa (Devanagari: रत्याभास ISO15919: ratyābhāsa ). Some people deeply study scriptures, some might have practiced a lot of
How do we prove the truth? Explore Pramana: why senses and logic fail in spirituality, and why Shabda Pramana is the only way to know the Divine.
Trikaaldarshi (Devanagari: त्रिकालदर्शी; ISO 15919: trikāladarśī) refers to the Seer of the Three Times. The term is composed of Tri (three), Kaal (time), and Darshi (seer). It describes one who possesses the omniscient ability to witness the past, present, and future simultaneously. Possessors of this Vision
modan mahabhava (Devanagari: मोदन महाभाव ISO15919: modana mahābhāva ) is one of the adhirudha mahabhava (highly advanced divine love).. In this state, numerous symptoms of divine ecstasy continuously arise in Shri Radha. While this exalted state is natural to Her, by Her special grace, Shri Krishna and the
Same as mukti.
Prapann (Devanagari: प्रपन्न; ISO 15919: prapanna) refers to a fully surrendered soul. It is considered the superlative form of Panna: * Panna: Refers to the physical act of reverence—placing one's forehead on the feet of God (Hari) or the Guru to honor Them. * Prapanna: Refers to
Only in Bhakti, No One is Disqualified The scriptures describe many ways to reach God—karma, gyan, and bhakti. Yet a sincere seeker often wonders: Are these paths open to me? Or are they only for saints, scholars, and ascetics? If God is the compassionate Father of all souls, His
Bhagavan-Shri Krishna is the Brahm. At different times He descends in many different forms for a variety of reasons. These descensions are called avatars. One of His very well known descension is Lord MahaVishnu. He is the sustainer and He emanates from the supreme source, Shri Krishna (Devanagari: कृष्
Every soul seeks true happiness. Discover why material pleasure is fleeting and how to attain the eternal bliss of God (Ananda) through sincere surrender.