Bhakti Glossary (Page 92)

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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sampradaya | सम्प्रदाय

Devanagari: सम्प्रदाय ISO15919: sampradāyaa also written as sampraday A group that follows a specific set of teachings, also called a sect. LEARN MORE Today, there are many well-known sampradayas, such as Gaudiya...

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samprajnata samadhi | संप्रज्ञात समाधि

Devanagari: सम्प्रज्ञात समाधि ISO15919: saṁprajñāta samādhi Conscious awareness of the object of meditation while maintaining a sense of the self: one of two stages of samadhi in yoga philosophy. LEARN MORE...

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samsara | संसार

Devanagari: संसार ISO15919: saṁsāra also written as sansaar The entire material creation. LEARN MORE srishti Creation REFERENCE Practise Powerful Meditation, Ch. 2...

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samskara | संस्कार

Devanagari: संस्कार ISO15919: saṁskāra also written as sanskaar Every thought that enters the mind and every decision we make leaves an impression on the antahakarana (mind). These impressions are called samskaras. LEARN MORE...

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samvari | साँवरी

Devanagari: साँवरी ISO15919: sām̐varī A dark-complexioned girl. LEARN MORE When Radha Rani is in maan, sometimes Shri Krishna dresses up as a girl to gain entry into Shri Radha's palace. At...

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samvita shakti | संवित् शक्ति

Devanagari: संवित् शक्ति ISO15919: saṁvit śakti God's three powers - yogamaya, jiva and maya - have samvita shakti. This power performs different functions for each of them. LEARN MORE For example, the samvita...