Spiritual Terms

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.

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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

Bhag

Shad-aishwarya

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
   Bhoo
   Bhuvar
   Svar
   Mahar
   Jana
   Tapo
   Satya
Madya Lok
Ado lok
    Atal
    Vital
    Sutal
    Talatal
    Mahatal
    Rasatal
    Patal

-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

-R-

Rasik Saint

-S-

Sadhana Bhakti

Bhav Bhakti
Bhav Bhakti ke lakshan

Siddha Bhakti

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