Bhakti Glossary (Page 19)

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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atmatripta | आत्मतृप्त

Devanagari: आत्मतृप्त ISO15919: ātmatr̥pta also written as atmatript, atmtript Self-content. REFERENCE Raas Panchadhyayi, Ch. 7...

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atyantik pralaya | आत्यन्तिक प्रलय

Devanagari: आत्यन्तिक प्रलय ISO15919: also written as atyantik pralay The attainment of salvation by an individual soul, also called moksha. See pralaya. Ultimate annihilation where one merges with the Impersonal Absolute forever....

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avadhuta | अवधूत

Devanagari: अवधूत ISO15919: avadhūta One leading a renounced life of complete absorption in God, free from Vedic regulations, even those applying to a sanmyasi. LEARN MORE The defining characteristic of an avadhuta is that their...

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avaidika | अवैदिक

Devanagari: अवैदिक ISO15919: Non-Vedic philosophical systems. There are two types: one accepts God but is non-Vedic (Muslims and Christians accept God but not the Vedas) and the second type are those who do not...

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avatara kala | अवतार काल

Devanagari: अवतार काल ISO15919: avatāra kāla also written as avatar kaal The span of time in which a descension or manifestation of God performs divine pastimes in the material world. LEARN MORE avatari avatara...

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avatari purusha | अवतारी पुरुष

Devanagari: अवतारी पुरुष ISO15919: avatārī puruṣa also written as avatari purush A divine personality who descends on Earth to uplift material souls and free them from the bondage of maya. LEARN MORE avatara...