Now let us study the various ingredients of ras (such as vibhâv etc.) in the above situation. We remember that vibhâv comprises of sthâyi-bhâv, the subject of ras, the shelter of ras and what excites ras. They are … Read more >
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Chapter 19 – Srimati Radharani’s madhur bhaav
What are the vyâbhichâri bhâv or passing moods of a devotee in madhur ras? “A devotee expresses The 33 types of vyâbhichâri bhâv (such as nirved etc.), other than ougra and lethargy.” – (B.R.S.)
Chapter 18 – What are the saatvik reactions of a devotee in madhur ras?
1. Vâchik – verbal reactions of a devotee in this ras – there are 12 in all
Chapter 17 – What excites madhur ras?
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What excites madhur ras? (uddipan vibhâv) |
Sri Hari’s and His sweethearts’
· qualities,
· names,
· characteristics,
· decoration,
· associated elements and
Chapter 16 – What is madhur ras?
Madhur-bhakti-ras
“A devotee in madhur ras five characteristics in all –
- she is steadfast in her attachment to Sri Krishna (like a shânta-devotee)
Chapter 15 – What are the ingresients of vatsalya ras ?
In this verse the ingredients of ras are as follows –
Vibhâv –
- Sthâyi-bhâv – the devotee should have a passion called ‘vâtsalya’.
- The subject of ras – Sri Krishna and Baladev who are crawling.
Chapter 14 – What is vatsalya ras?
Vâtsalya-bhakti-ras
“The devotee in vâtsalya-ras has 4 ras-qualities –
1. the qualities of the shânta-devotee
2. the sevâ of the servant – as a parent the sevâ comprises of love, care and protection.
Chapter 13 – Sakhya ras
Sakhya-bhakti-ras
“The devotees in friendly mood has three characteristics –
- the qualities of the shânta devotee
- the sevâ performed by the servants
- The mood of non-difference is very strong in a sakhâ and the friend is devoid of awe and
Chapter 12 – Dâsya-bhakti-ras
“The devotees in the dâsya-mood have two characteristics – they have the qualities of the shânta-devotee1 as well as ‘sevâ’.” – (C.C.Madhya.19.180)
Srila Rupa Goswâmipâd has called
Chapter 11 – Shaanta bhakti-ras
Definition of shânta-devotee |
“Sri Bhagavân has stated with His Holy lips that, the shânta-devotee only knows Sri Krishna’s swarup and is firmly attached to Him.”
– (C.C.Madhya.19.173)