Bhakti Glossary (Page 86)

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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rasiya | रसिया

Devanagari: रसिया ISO15919: rasiyā One who appreciates the fine nuances of amorous love; an epithet of Shri Krishna. LEARN MORE In devotional traditions, it is a significant epithet used to describe Shri Krishna because He...

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riddhi | रिद्धि

Devanagari: ऋद्धि ISO15919: riddhi Celestial treasures: opulence that is unique to the celestial abodes. LEARN MORE siddhi REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love - Vol. 1, Ch. 4...

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rishi rina | ऋषि ऋण

Devanagari: ऋषि-ऋण ISO15919: r̥ṣi r̥ṇa Debt to the sages: one of the three debts to be repaid to attain liberation. LEARN MORE It acknowledges the immense contribution of the ancient seers who revealed...

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roli / rori | रोली / रोरी

Devanagari: रोली / रोरी ISO15919: rolī / rorī A red powder made principally from turmeric and lime used to make sectarian or decorative marks (tilaka) chiefly on the forehead. REFERENCE Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating...

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romancha | रोमान्च

Devanagari: रोमान्च ISO15919: romāñca Horripilation or goosebumps: one of the eight symptoms of divine love ecstasy. LEARN MORE It manifests as the standing on end of the body's hair due to...

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ruchi | रुचि

Devanagari: निष्ठा ISO15919: ruci Spontaneous interest in remembering God and Guru. LEARN MORE While performing sadhana bhakti and moving towards bhava bhakti, developing ruchi in devotion is the sixth step. shraddha bhajan kriya anartha...