Bhakti Glossary (Page 71)

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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nyaya prasthana | न्याय प्रस्थान

Devanagari: न्याय-प्रस्थान ISO15919: nyāya prasthāna Any scriptural fact is accepted only when the Vedas, Gita and Vedanta are all in agreement. The Vedanta is referred to as nyaya prasthana. LEARN MORE...

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nyochhavar | न्योछावर

Devanagari: न्योछावर ISO15919: nyōchāvara also written as nyochhawar The act of happily offering money or anything else on a particular occasion or festival. LEARN MORE The act of offering something of value, such...

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pada | पद

Devanagari: पद ISO15919: pada A poem on a single topic. LEARN MORE A pada follows rhyme schemes where every line is uniform in meter and ends in the same letter. The feet are also called pada....

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pahumchi | पहुँची

Devanagari: पहुँची ISO15919: pahum̐cī An ornament worn on the back of the hand which clasps around the wrist and has strands extending to each of the fingers. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating...

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palasha | पलाश

Devanagari: पलाश ISO15919: palāśa A tree: butea monosperma, Flame of the Forest. LEARN MORE When the tree is in full, leafless bloom, the dense clusters of its bright orange-red flowers cover the entire crown, creating...

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pallava | पल्लव

Devanagari: पल्लव ISO15919: pallava The tender new leaves of a mango tree with a reddish hue. LEARN MORE Shri Radha's lotus feet possess a reddish hue. A beautiful simile is drawn between the...