Bhakti Glossary (Page 42)

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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gvalbala | ग्वालबाल

Devanagari: ग्वालबाल ISO15919: gvālabāla The young sons of the cowherd men, who were the playmates of Shri Krishna. Same as sakha. LEARN MORE sakha bhava varna REFERENCE Shyama Shyam Geet - Love Songs...

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halahala | हालाहल

Devanagari: हालाहल ISO15919: hālāhala also written as haalaahala, halahal The virulent poison produced during the churning of the milk ocean, Kshirasagara. All the celestial gods and demons became unconscious due to the fumes of...

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hansa | हंस

Devanagari: हंस ISO15919: hṁsa A swan. A category of spiritual practitioner who perceives God within everything and therefore does not get attached. A hansa-saint lives in the world of duality but chooses only the eternal,...

Jul 22, 2025

harajai | हरजाई

Devanagari: हरजाई ISO15919: harjāī A promiscuous lover or spouse. Rasik Saints often endearingly refer to Shri Krishna with this moniker. It is so because all Rasika Saints exclusively love Shri Krishna, whereas Shri Krishna loves...

Jul 22, 2025

hari dhama | हरि धाम

Devanagari: हरि धाम ISO15919: hari dhāma also written as hari dham The divine abode of God. LEARN MORE Goloka REFERENCE Shyama Shyam Geet - Love Songs of Shri Radha Krishna...

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haritala | हरिताल

Devanagari: हरिताल ISO15919: haritāla A lustrous pigment of gold which is lemon-yellow in colour. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 13...