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Spiritual Terms

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Under the influence of Kali in Kailyug, the real meaning of the eternal Hindu Vedic scriptures is replaced by contemporary beliefs and notions. God, our eternal father, cannot bear to see His children groping in the dark in this manner. Hence, He periodically sends God-realized saints to reestablish the real meaning of the scriptures. 

Our Guru, the 5th original Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, descended on this earth to reestablish the true knowledge and illustrate the undoubted and easiest path to God-realization. Shri Maharaj Ji worked tirelessly for 91 years, to freely distribute the true knowledge hidden in
eternal Vedic scriptures. He gave uncountable lectures, wherein he
revealed  the meaning of those scriptures and gave practical tips on how to practice devotion in everyday life.

From lectures given by Shri Maharaj Ji and literature produced by Him, we have compiled a list of commonly used spiritual terms and their brief descriptions. Please click on the links below to get a better understanding of the Vedic Philosophy.

Please keep visiting this page as more topics are continually being added.


Please Note: under some headings (in saffron) there are some sub-headings in black. Descriptions of those terms can be found by clicking on the main heading.

-A-

Aim of Life

Asht Sattvik Bhav

Asht Maha Sakhi

Ashram

Brahmcharya
Grihastha
Vanprastha
Sanyas
-B-

Bhakti

Bhav

Shant Bhav
Dasya Bhav
Sakhya Bhav
Vatsalaya Bhav
Madhurya Bhav

Bliss (आनंद)

Material Bliss
Divine Bliss
Kunj
Nikunj
Nibhrat Nikunj

Brahma - Supreme God

    Nirakaar Brahma
    Sakaar Brahma
        Parmatama
        Bhagawaan
-J-

Jeev

Mayadheesh
Mayateet
Mayadheen
-G-

Gyan

Sadhan-chatushtaya
Shat-sampatti
-K-

Kaal-Time

Chaturyug
Manvantar
Kalp
Brahm Varsh

Karma

Kriyamaan Karm
Sanchit Karma
Prarabdh Karma
Karma Kand
Nitya Karma

Neimittik Karma
Kamya Karma

Prayashchit Karma
Karma Yog
Karma Sanyas
Vikarma
-L-

Lok

Urdhav Lok
Madya Lok
Ado lok
-M-

Maya

Sattava Guna
Rajas Guna
Tamas Guna
God's 2 kinds of servants
   Saints
   Maya

Mukti

Sayujya mukti
Sarshti mukti
Saamipya mukti
Saalokya mukti
Saaroopya
mukti
-N-

Narak

-P-

Panchklesh

Avidya
Asmita
Rag
Dwesh
Abhinivesh

Panchkosh

Annamaya kosh
Manomaya kosh
Pranmaya kosh
Vigyanmaya kosh
Anandmaya kosh

Panch Mahabhoot

Vaata
Pitta
Kapha
Daihik taap
Daivik taap
Bhautik taap
Sookshm Sharir
Sthool Sharir
Karan Sharir
-R-

Rasik Saint

-S-

Sadhana Bhakti

Bhav Bhakti

Siddha Bhakti

Prema Bhakti
Sneh Bhakti
Maan bhakti
Pranay bhakti
Raag bhakti
Anuraag bhakti
Bhavavesh bhakti
Mahabhav bhakti
   Roodh mahabhav bhakti
   Adhiroodh mahabhav bhakti

Siddhi

Tamas Siddhi
Rajas Siddhi
Satvik Siddhi
-T-

Treilokya

Tribhuvan Pati

Sapt Rishi

Triputi

Tri rin

Dev rin
Rishi rin
Pitri rin

Trisharir

Trikarma

Tridosh

Tritaap

-V-

Varna

Brahman
Kshatriya
Vaishya
Shoodra
-Y-

Yoga

Ashtang – Yoga
Asana
Pranayaam
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