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Devanagari: नवधा भक्ति ISO15919: navadhā bhakti The nine processes of devotion as described by Prahlada (Bhagavatam 7.5.23) and accepted by Vaishnava spiritual masters: shravanam - hearing, kirtanam - congregational chanting, smarana - remembrance,...
Devanagari: प्रत्यक्ष प्रमाण ISO 15919: pratyakṣa pramāṇa Knowledge gained through direct perception, that is, by observing, experiencing or perceiving something with the senses. LEARN MORE In a spiritual context, this is...
Devanagari: अंतःकरण ISO15919: aṁtaḥkaraṇa also written as antahkarana, antah-karan The inner machinery consisting of the mind, the intellect and the tendencies of the mind caused by one's actions in past lives. The...
Devanagari: ऐश्वर्यानन्द ISO15919: aiśvaryānanda also written as aishwaryananda, aishwaryanand One of the two types of special sweetness of bliss that Shri Krishna enjoys through His devotees, svarupa shaktyananda, where His majesty and...
Devanagari: वर्ण ISO15919: varṇa The four Hindu social classes: Brahmin - the priestly class dedicated to simple living and the study and teaching of scripture, Kshatriya - the protectors of society, warriors, Vaishya - agriculturalists,...
Devanagari: भक्ति ISO15919: bhakti Devotion. LEARN MORE The very meaning of the word bhakti – derived from the root word, bhaj sevayam - is “to serve”. The Saints and scriptures speak of two types: sadhana bhakti...
