Bhakti Glossary (Page 107)

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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tala | ताल

Devanagari: ताल ISO15919: tāla also written as taal 1. A rhythmic cycle or beat structure in Indian music. 2. A palm tree. LEARN MORE malhara tamala rasala REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss...

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tama / tamoguna / tamasic | तम / तमोगुण / तामसिक

Devanagari: तम ISO15919: tama/ तमोगुण ISO15919: tamoguṇa/ तामसिक ISO15919: tāmasika also written as tamasic Darkness. LEARN MORE Tamoguna is the material mode of maya, and tamasic is that which is dominated by...

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tamala | तमाल

Devanagari: तमाल ISO15919: tamāla An evergreen tree, garcinia xanthocymus, with dark bark and white flowers: a source of gum resin and yellow dye. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol....

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taan | तान

Devanagari: तान ISO15919: tāna A technique used in the vocal performance of a raga in Hindustani classical music. LEARN MORE It involves singing melodic notes using vowels very rapidly e.g. often the long "...

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tandava | तांडव

Devanagari: ताण्डव ISO15919: tāṁḍava also written as tandav The dance style of Lord Shiva. He performs this dance only in a state of transcendental ecstasy, either before pralaya or in elation on obtaining the...

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Tantra | तंत्र

Devanagari: तंत्र ISO15919: taṁtra A science described in Vedic scriptures to attain liberation. LEARN MORE Mystical Powers REFERENCE Bhakti Shatak - Hundred Gems of Devotion - an in-depth analysis...