Bhakti Glossary (Page 45)

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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jhamguli | झँगुली

Devanagari: झँगुली ISO15919: jhaṅgulī also written as jhanguli A long, loose garment worn by children made of a thin translucent fabric. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1,...

Jul 22, 2025

jhanjha | झाँझ

Devanagari: झाँझ ISO15919: jhām̐jha also written as jhamjha, jhanja Sistrum: a musical instrument like cymbals. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love...

Jul 22, 2025

jiva | जीव

Devanagari: जीव ISO15919: jīva also written as jeeva, jeev, jivatma Living being. Individual soul. That which itself is alive and gives life to another. LEARN MORE atma Soul REFERENCE Who am I? Who is Mine?...

Jul 22, 2025

jiva shakti | जीव शक्ति

Devanagari: जीव शक्ति ISO15919: jīva śakti also written as jeev shakti One of the three main powers of God that comprises the individual souls. See maya shakti and para shakti. LEARN MORE Soul REFERENCE...

Jul 22, 2025

jivanmukta | जीवनमुक्त

Devanagari: जीवनमुक्त ISO15919: jīvanamukta A jnani who realises himself to be a soul and not a body. Jnanis in this state are also called atmajnani. This state is generally referred to as self-realisation....

Jul 22, 2025

jnana | ज्ञान

Devanagari: ज्ञान ISO15919: jñāna also written as gyan Discrimination through spiritual knowledge. It is used in a few different ways. Jnana can be theoretical knowledge or practical knowledge of any subject - material or...