Bhakti Glossary (Page 115)

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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veda krit | वेद कृत

Devanagari: वेद कृत ISO 15919: veda kṛt The composer of the Vedas: Shri Krishna. LEARN MORE A specific epithet for Shri Krishna that signifies that He is the ultimate author and source of all...

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veda vedya | वेद वेद्य

Devanagari: वेद वेद्य ISO15919: veda vedya The object of knowledge of the Vedas: Shri Krishna. LEARN MORE It refers to the ultimate object of knowledge described in the scriptures. It is a title...

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veda vit | वेद विद

Devanagari: वेद विद ISO15919: veda vid The knower of the Vedas: Shri Krishna. LEARN MORE This title for Shri Krishna signifies that He alone understands the true purport and hidden meaning of Vedic scriptures....

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vedic dharma | वैदिक धर्म

Devanagari: वैदिक धर्म ISO15919: vaidika dharma The performance of duties as prescribed by the Vedas. LEARN MORE The same as varnashrama dharma. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 8...

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vibhinnamsha | विभिन्नांश

Devanagari: विभिन्नांश ISO15919: vibhinnāṁśa Parts of God that are different from Him. LEARN MORE They are conscious and eternal but are not omniscient and omnipotent like Him. These are the jiva, who...

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vibhuchit | विभूचित्

Devanagari: विभुचित् ISO15919: vibhucit All-pervading consciousness: God. LEARN MORE An epithet for God, describing His nature as the infinite ocean of consciousness. He is not only the reservoir of awareness but also the...