Bhakti Glossary (Page 103)

Jagadguruttam

Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj

The fifth original Jagadguru in the history of the world

Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj (1922–2013) was the foremost spiritual master of the modern era, revered for his profound wisdom and universal message of true love and devotion. In 1957, at just 34 years of age, he was honoured as India’s fifth original Jagadguru and conferred the unparalleled title of Jagadguruttam. Through thousands of enlightening discourses and deeply practical writings, he brought the essence of Vedic philosophy within reach of all, guiding countless souls toward selfless devotion and a life of lasting happiness.

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sukshma sharira | सूक्ष्म शरीर

Devanagari: सूक्ष्म शरीर ISO15919: sūkṣma śarīra also written as sukshma sharir The subtle body. LEARN MORE Situated between the gross body (sthula) and the causal body (karana), it consists of eighteen elements,...

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surma | सुरमा

Devanagari: सुरमा ISO15919: surmā A cosmetic of antimony or lead sulphide applied to the rims of the eyes: collyrium. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 14...

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sushupti | सुषुप्ति

Devanagari: सुषुप्ति ISO15919: suṣupti Dreamless sleep: there is no awareness of the eternal world or dreams; only ignorance, avidya, remains. LEARN MORE In this state, the mind, intellect and the senses all become...

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sutra | सूत्र

Devanagari: सूत्र ISO15919: sutra An aphorism found in some Sanskrit scriptures like Vedanta Darshan. LEARN MORE A dense, codified verse that packs a vast philosophical meaning into the fewest possible words. These aphorisms or...

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svabhava | स्वभाव

Devanagari: स्वभाव ISO15919: svabhāva also written as svabhav Innate nature - that which can never change. LEARN MORE For example, the nature of fire is to burn and emanate light. The nature of the...

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svabhaviki | स्वभाविकी

Devanagari: स्वभाविकी ISO15919: svabhāvikī Natural. LEARN MORE It describes qualities that are intrinsic to the essential nature of an object or being, as opposed to traits acquired through practice or habit. For example,...