This was due to His devout devotion to Guru, His competence in rendering all kinds of service, and His untiring enthusiasm and diligence to serve Vishnu and the Vaishnavas. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada, seeing His undaunted spirit to contribute to the objective of the Institution by way of practicing and propagating the Gospel of Divine Love of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, used to commend Him by saying, "His energy is volcanic energy". Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura never hesitated to send Him to perform any imp ...

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Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj, Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj - His Early Life, Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj - Divine Vision, Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj - Taking Shelter of the Divine Master, Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj - Srila Prabhupad's Volcanic Energy, Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj - Taking Sanyasa, Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj - Acquiring Prabhupad's birth Place in Puri, Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj - His Preaching, Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaj - His Successor

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One story about Agastya goes that once the demons had taken refuge in the ocean and it was difficult for the gods to vanquish them, so they went to Sage Agastya for help. Then, after hearing the gods, the sage drank the entire ocean water and withheld it within him until the demons were destroyed. Agastya is said to have "dedicated" all the forest animals to the deity Rudra (later called as Shiva), hence ma ...

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Agastya, Agastya - Humbling the Vindhya mountains, Agastya - Agastya and the Tamil language, Agastya - Agastya and Lopāmudrā, Agastya - Legends about Agastya, Agastya - Other facets of Agastya, Agastya - Unity of Vishnu and Shiva, Agastya - Agastya In Ayyavazhi, Agastya - Certain important Stotrams, Agastya - Reference

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Legend says that the Vindhya mountains that separate north and south India from each other once showed a tendency to grow so high as to obstruct the usual trajectory of the sun. This was accompanied by increasing vanity on the part of that mountain range, which demanded that Surya, the sun-God, should circum-ambulate the Vindhyas in the same way as he does Mount Meru [identified by some as being the north pole]. The need arose to subdue, ...

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Agastya, Agastya - Humbling the Vindhya mountains, Agastya - Agastya and the Tamil language, Agastya - Agastya and Lopāmudrā, Agastya - Legends about Agastya, Agastya - Other facets of Agastya, Agastya - Unity of Vishnu and Shiva, Agastya - Agastya In Ayyavazhi, Agastya - Certain important Stotrams

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The team of Shankar Jaikishan consisted of Shankarsinh Raghuwanshi and Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal. Shankar (October 15, 1922 - 1987) was born in Punjab and trained under the famous Husnlal Bhagatram. He later settled down in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. Jaikishan (1929 - 1971) hails from Panchal, Gujarat, India. Before the duo met, Jaikishan worked as a carpenter. Their career started as music directors for Raj Kapoor's 1949 film Barsaat. Songs like "Jiya beqaraar hai" and "Barsaat mein humse mile tum" became ...

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Shankar Jaikishan, Shankar Jaikishan - Biography, Shankar Jaikishan - Impact, Shankar Jaikishan - Filmfare Awards, Shankar Jaikishan - Resources

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Filmfare Nominations and Awards 1960 Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho (Film: Chaudhvin Ka Chand) - WON 1961 Husnwale Tera Jawaab Nahin (Film: Gharana) 1961 Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko (Film: Sasural) - WON 1962 Aye Gulbadan Aye Gulbadan (Film: Professor) 1963 Mere Mehboob Tujhe (Film: Mere Mehboob) 1964 Chahunga Mein Tujhe (Film: Dosti) - WON 1965 Choo Lene Do Nazuk Hothon Ko (Film: Kaajal) 1966 Baharon Phool Barasao (Film: Suraj) - WON 1968 ...

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Legend says that the Vindhya mountains that separate north and south India from each other once showed a tendency to grow so high as to obstruct the usual trajectory of the sun. This was accompanied by increasing vanity on the part of that mountain range, which demanded that Surya, the sun-God, should circum-ambulate the Vindhyas in the same way as he does Mount Meru [identified by some as being the north pole]. The need arose to subdue, ...

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Agastya, Agastya - Humbling the Vindhya mountains, Agastya - Agastya and the Tamil language, Agastya - Agastya and Lopāmudrā, Agastya - Legends about Agastya, Agastya - Other facets of Agastya, Agastya - Unity of Vishnu and Shiva, Agastya - Agastya In Ayyavazhi, Agastya - Certain important Stotrams, Agastya - Reference

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The popular nickname "Hare Krishnas" for devotees of this movement comes from the maha-mantra (great chant) they either sing aloud or chant quietly on rosary-like beads. The sound vibration created by repeating these names of God is said to gradually induce pure God-consciousness. (see below) HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE The maha mantra appear ...

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International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Great Mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Presence in City Streets, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and History, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Points of Philosophical Contention, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

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The maṭha Gurus follow the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta. As per the tradition initiated by Adi Shankara, the matha is incharge of the Yajur Veda (the Black Yajurveda is more popular in south India). The Gurus of the maṭha believe in all the demigods (devas), described in the Vedas and the Puranas, to be mundane manifestations of the same One Cosmic Spirit, called Brahman. They suscribe to the Vedic phrase "Aham Brahma Asmi",which means that "I am the Universal spirit". The Gurus wear ochre robes, smear their forehead with Sacred ashes o ...

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Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Location, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - History, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Head of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Philosophy and Traditions of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Followers of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Activities of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Relationship with other maṭhas and Institutions, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Guru Parampara

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Prabhupada spent much of the last decade of his life setting up the institution of ISKCON. As the charismatic leader, Prabhupada's personality and management were responsible for much of the growth of ISKCON and the reach of his mission. Upon the death of Prabhupada on November 14, 1977, eleven of his disciples became initiating gurus for ISKCON. Those chosen were: Tamala Krishna Gosvami, Satsvarupa dasa Gosvami [1], Jayapataka Swami [2], Hrdayananda Gosvami, Bhavananda Gosvami, Hamsaduta Swami, Ramesvara Swami, Harikesa Swami, Bhagav ...

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International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - An overview, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The great mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and history, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Controversial Points, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

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The origin of the soul (Sanskrit: jiva). Srila Prabhupada explains that the soul falls from the spiritual world (the paradise) to this material world and the supreme objective of the human life is to become "Krishna conscious" to be able to return "Back to Godhead" (this is also the title of the official ISKCON magazine). However Sarasvata Gaudiya Vaisnavas teach that the soul has never been in the spiritual world. More i ...

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International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - An overview, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The great mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and history, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Controversial Points, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

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ISKCON is actively evangelical. Members try to spread "Krishna consciousness" by, for example, going on the streets to chant their mantra or to sell their books. According to the doctrine of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu one does not need to be born in a Hindu family to take up the practice of Vaishnavism. This openness places ISKCON in strong contrast to many other branches of Hinduism, which may place strong or exclusive stress on hereditary lineage and are non-missionary by nature. Thus there are ISKCON communities around the world with schools, restaurants and farms. Many ISKCON ...

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International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Great Mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Presence in City Streets, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and History, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Points of Philosophical Contention, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

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The Origin of the Soul (Sanskrit: jiva). Srila Prabhupada explains that the soul falls from the spiritual world (the paradise) to this material world and the supreme objective of the human life is to become "Krishna conscious" to be able to return "Back to Godhead" (this is also the title of the official ISKCON magazine). However Sarasvata Gaudiya Vaisnavas teach that the soul has never been in the spiritual ...

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International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Great Mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Presence in City Streets, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and History, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Points of Philosophical Contention, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

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The maṭha has enjoyed patronage from many Kings and Rulers. Its sage Vidyateertha was contemporary to the founders of Vijayanagar Empire. The maṭha was given lavish grants of land by the Vijayanagar Kings.Vidyaranya another maṭha head, was himself the advisor to the Vijayangar King. Tipu Sultan,the famous Muslim ruler of Mysore,also respected the Sringeri Acharyas, and helped it to sustain itself. Even in modern times the maṭha has had good relationship with the State and Central Governments, as it has strived to be politically neutr ...

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Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Location, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - History, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Head of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Philosophy and Traditions of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Followers of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Activities of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Relationship with other maṭhas and Institutions, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Guru Parampara

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Hare Krishna devotees understand Krishna to be synonymous with Vishnu, and the highest form of God, or "the Supreme Personality of Godhead", and Radha to be his female counterpart, the embodiment of love. The teachings of bhakti yoga date back to the Vedic era and were fully developed since the times of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in West Bengal in the mid 1500s. Thus Hare Krishna devotees specifically follow a disciplic line of Gaudiya, or Bengali, Vaisnavas. Since the middle ages Gaudiya Vaisnavism has had a continuous following in Indi ...

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International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Great Mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Presence in City Streets, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and History, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Points of Philosophical Contention, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

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The origin of the maṭha is described in Sankara Vijaya, written by Madhava, brother of Sayana. He was different from Vidyaranya, an ancient seer of the maṭha, though Vidyaranya's purvashrama name was also Madhava. There are many inaccuracies in the Madhaviya Sankaravijaya. For example there is mention of an encounter of Adi sankaracharya with one great tantric called Abhinavagupta of Kamarupa. In fact there was one such famous tantric called Abhinavagupta in Kashmir, who wro ...

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Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Location, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - History, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Head of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Philosophy and Traditions of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Followers of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Activities of the maṭha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Relationship with other maṭhas and Institutions, Sringeri Sharada Peetham - Guru Parampara

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A Yoga Dictionary from Abhyasa to Yukti.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

For more dictionary entries, see » Brahmachari Dictionary

dharma: (Sanskrit) "Righteousness." From dhri, "to sustain; carry, hold."

Hence dharma is "that which contains or upholds the cosmos." Dharma, religion, is a complex and all-inclusive term with many meanings, including: divine law, law of being, way of righteousness, religion, ethics, duty, responsibility, virtue, justice, goodness and truth. Essentially, dharma is the orderly fulfillment of an inherent nature or destiny. Relating to the soul, it is the mode of conduct most conducive to spiritual advancement, the right and righteous path.

(See also: Dharma, Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)

A dictionary from A-J of most common spiritual words in Hinduism. Also see these links: Hinduism, Spirituality, Enlightenment, Spiritual Dictionary and Hinduism Dictionary.

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HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE The popular nickname "Hare Krishnas" for devotees of this movement comes from the maha-mantra (great chant) they either sing aloud or chant quietly on rosary-like beads. The sound vibration created by repeating these names of God is said to gradually induce pure God-consciousness. The maha mantra appear ...

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International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - An overview, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The great mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and history, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Controversial Points, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

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Since the death of Prabhupada, ISKCON experienced a variety of what they now describe as "heresies" over the next two decades. These heresies include: 1) The Guru is God Heresy 2) The Centralisation Heresy 3) The Zonal Acarya Heresy 4) The Proxy-Initiation Heresy 5) Heresies of Continuity 6) The Sannyasi-Householder Controversy 7) The Gopi-bhava Club Heresy 8) The Rasika-bhakti Heresy 9) The Origin of the Soul Heresy [3] [4]. Over the years ISKCON and its leadership have been accused of kidnapping, child molestation, obstruction of ju ...

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International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - An overview, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The great mantra, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Philosophy and history, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Spreading the word, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - ISKCON after Prabhupada's Death, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Scandal and controversy, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Controversial Points, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Sources, International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Reform Issues Replies

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Paramahamsa Hariharananda was born on May 27th, 1907 in Habibpur, West Bengal, India. He spent his long life studying, teaching, and fulfilling his mission to share the philosophy and technique of Kriya Yoga with the people of the world until leaving his mortal body on December 3, 2002 at the age of 95. He was a fully realized direct disciple of Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri. Born as Rabindranath Bhattacharya and known affectionately as "Baba" (father) to his spiritual children, he showed an extraordi ...

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Paramahamsa Hariharananda, Paramahamsa Hariharananda - Life, Paramahamsa Hariharananda - Quotes, Paramahamsa Hariharananda - Books

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Songs in Telugu Yentha Varu Kani Vedantulaina Kani (film: Bhale Thammudu) Na Madi Ninnu Pilichindi Ganamai (film:Aradhana) Taralentaga Vecheno Chanduruni Kosam (film:Akbar Salim Anarkali) Fun Songs Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan (C.I.D., 1957) Sar Jo Tera Chakraye Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe (Junglee, 1961) Main Jat Yamla Pagla Chadhti Jawan ...

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Mohammed Rafi, Mohammed Rafi - Early years, Mohammed Rafi - Rise to Fame, Mohammed Rafi - Last years, Mohammed Rafi - Rafi the person, Mohammed Rafi - Awards, Mohammed Rafi - Playback Provided For, Mohammed Rafi - Categorized Songs Listing

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