Extracted and translated from vijñapti to Śrī Haribhakti Vilāsa by Śrī Haridās Śāstri. Niṣkāma-karma refers to doing actions (karma) as per varṇāśrama, ordained by the śāstra, with no desire for material results. When niṣkāma-karma is included as a part of…

Extracted and translated from vijñapti to Śrī Haribhakti Vilāsa by Śrī Haridās Śāstri. The word “mānasa-bhāva” represents two types of bhāva (emotional state): sthāyī (permanent) bhāva and sañcārī (transient) bhāva. The term “prīti-viṣādātmaka” indicates both “rāgātmaka” (affectionate) and “dveṣātmaka” (spiteful) dispositions.…

Extracted and translated from vijñapti to Śrī Haribhakti Vilāsa by Śrī Haridās Śāstri. A disciplined human life is the sole means to true advancement, in other words, progress, the rise of good fortune, prosperity, increase of auspiciousness, joy, and the…