Bhakti Glossary (Page 121)

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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vyatireka | व्यतिरेक

Devanagari: व्यतिरेक ISO15919: vyatireka The test of indispensability. LEARN MORE Nyaya darshana has provided five ways of testing if the means leads to the goal. One of those conditions is vyatireka. This is...

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vyavaharika | व्यवहारिक

Devanagari: व्यावहारिक लीला ISO15919: vyavahārika God's pastimes which take place outside of Braja in which actions are performed to set a proper standard of behaviour in the world. LEARN...

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yajamana | यजमान

Devanagari: यजमान ISO15919: yajamāna also written as yajman The sponsor of a yajna (fire ceremony). LEARN MORE If there is even a slight error in the injunctions, this is the person who bears the penalty...

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yajna | यज्ञ

Devanagari: यज्ञ ISO15919: yajña also written as yagya A Vedic injunction in which offerings are made in the fire. LEARN MORE Some well known yajnas include soma yajna, ashmedha yajna, rajsuya yajna, putrakameshti yajna, agnihotra...

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yama | यम

Devanagari: यम ISO15919: yama 1. Practices in yoga that are used to restrain the mind. 2. The celestial god of death. LEARN MORE ashtanga yoga REFERENCE A Journey Towards Divine Love (6th issue)...

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yamaduta | यमदूत

Devanagari: यमदूत ISO15919: yamadūta also written as yamdoot, yamadut A servant of the celestial god of death, Yamaraja. LEARN MORE They carry out the orders of Yamaraja. For example, at the time of death of...