Bhakti Glossary (Page 34)

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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dari ke | दारी के

Devanagari: दारी के ISO15919: dārī kē A philanderer: one enslaved by women. A popular insult used by the gopis of Braja towards Shri Krishna. LEARN MORE On the outside, the gopis appear to be admonishing...

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darshana | दर्शन

Devanagari: दर्शन ISO15919: darśana also written as darshan There are two meanings: beholding the blissful vision of God and the Saints, and that by which one has an absolutely accurate and decisive conclusion about something....

Jul 22, 2025

dasa | दास

Devanagari: दास ISO15919: dāsa also written as daas A servant. LEARN MORE While literally translating to "servant" or "slave," in the context of bhaktiyoga, it denotes the eternal identity of the...

Jul 22, 2025

dasya bhava | दास्य भाव

Devanagari: दास्य भाव ISO15919: dāsya-bhāva also written as dasya bhav The sentiment of servitude towards God as one’s master: the second of five loving sentiments related to specific relationships towards God. See...

Jul 22, 2025

deva rina | देव ऋण

Devanagari: देव-ऋण ISO15919: deva r̥ṇa also written as dev rina, dev rin The debt every living being owes to the celestial gods. It is one of the three debts to be repaid to attain...

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devata | देवता

Devanagari: देवता ISO15919: devatā Celestial beings who have been entrusted with very specific duties by God. LEARN MORE For example, Indra is the king of the celestial abodes and is the god of rain and...