Bhakti Glossary (Page 52)

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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karnarnava | कारणार्णव

Devanagari: कारणार्णव ISO15919: kāraṇārṇava also written as karnarnav During maha pralaya, all individual souls remain immersed in karnarnava. See virja nadi....

Jul 22, 2025

karta | कर्ता

Devanagari: कर्ता ISO15919: kartā The doer. Every individual soul (jiva) is akarta but it has been given a mind. That mind is the doer, and so the mind is called karta. LEARN MORE Actions kartritvabhimana...

Jul 22, 2025

kartritvabhiman | कर्तृत्वाभिमान

Devanagari: कर्तृत्वाभिमान ISO15919: kartr̥tvābhimāna also written as kartritwabhiman The ego of being the doer. It is this ego which causes karmic bondage. LEARN MORE Actions karta akarta...

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kasauti | कसौटी

Devanagari: कसौटी ISO15919: kasauṭī A fine-grained dark stone, also known as a touchstone, that is often used to test the purity of gold. A simple test involves rubbing the gold object on the stone, leaving...

Jul 22, 2025

kaustubha mani | कौस्तुभ मणि

Devanagari: कौस्तुभ मणि ISO15919: kaustubha mani A divine jewel which has eternally been worn by Shri Krishna on his chest. In the divine pastime (lila) of churning the milk ocean, fourteen things emerged...

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kevala bhakti | केवला भक्ति

Devanagari: केवला भक्ति ISO15919: kevalā bhakti Unalloyed, single-minded devotion to Shri Krishna. LEARN MORE The term kevala means "only," "whole," or "absolute." Therefore, kevala bhakti denotes single-minded devotion...