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1. fortitude (ksantih),

2. not wasting time (avyartha-kalatvam)

3. detachment (viraktih)

4. absence of longing for material respect (mana-sanyata)

5. confidence in Krsna's mercy (asa-bandhah)

6. eagerness (samutkantha)

7. constant attraction to chanting Krsna nama (nama-gane sada rucih)

8. attachment to discussing the qualities of Krsna (asaktis tad-gunakhyane), and

9. attraction to places where Krsna performed his pastimes (pritis tad-vasati-sthale)

Two eyes, two ears, one genital, two nostrils, one mouth, one rectum

1. Hearing

2. Chanting

3. Remembering

4. Serving

5. Worshipping

6. Praying

7. Obeying

8. Maintaining friendship

9. Surrendering

1. sraddha: faith

2. sadhu-sanga: association with devotees

3. bhajana-kriya: performance of devotional service

4. anartha nivrtti: decreasing of unwanted attachments

5. nistha: steadiness

6. ruci: taste

7. asakti: attachment

8. bhava: love

9. prema: pure love for Krsna

Nava-murti: the nine forms of the Lord:

4 the caturvyha (Vâsudev, Sankarshana, Pradyumna, Aniruddha)

Nârâyana,

Varâha,

Nrisimha,

Hayagrîva and

Vâmana (also is Brahmâ mentioned in stead of the latter)

When considered as mines, minerals, earthenware and ocean resources, the nine treasures of Kubera are interpreted as:-

1. padma (lake in Himalaya with minerals and jewels)-

2. mahapadma (lake double the size of padma in Himalaya with minerals and jewels)-

3. makara (Synonym of Padmini, black antimony)

4. nila (Antimony)

5. mukunda (cinnabar, or quicksilver)

6. kunda (arsenic)

7. kharva (cups or vessels baked in fire)

8. Kachchhapa/kasshapa (tortoise or turtle shell)

9. sankha (conch shell)

Vaikunta prema is:

1. Shradha

2. SadhuSanga

3. Bhajan Kriya

4. Anartha Nivriti

5. Nista

6. Askti

7. Ruchi

8. Bhava

9. Prema in material world the body cannot take more ecstacy than this level.

10. (21) Mark the body with Vishnu's symbols.

11. (22) Mark the body with the name of Hari.

12. (23) Wear things like garlands, perfumes, and clothes that have been offered to the Deity

13. (24) Dance enthusiastically in front of Krsna.

14. (25) Bow to Krsna.

15. (26) Stand up to greet Krsna.

16. (27) Follow Krsna as he goes along.

17. (28) Travels to Hari's place - a holy place or temple.

18. (29) Circumambulate Krsna.

1 Hearing the name and glories of the Supreme

2 Chanting His glories

3 Remembering the Lord

4 serving the Lord’s feet

5 Worshipping the Deity

6 offering obeisances unto the Lord

7 acting as the Lord’s servant

8 making friends with the Lord

9 surrendering oneself fully to the Lord

The nine principal rsis, or sages, are:

1. Marici, wife Kala

2. Atri, wife Anasuya

3. Angira, wife Sraddha

4. Pulastya, wife Havirbhu

5. Pulaha wife Gati

6. Kratu wife Kriya

7. Bhrgu, wife Khyati

8. Vasistha wife Arundhati

9. Atharva wife Santi

All these rsis are most important, and Brahma desired that the nine daughters already born of Kardama Muni be handed over to them. Here two words are used very significantly-yatha-silam and yatha-ruci. The daughters should be handed over to the respective rsis, not blindly, but according to the combination of character and taste.

1. Sringara rasam( Love, attractiveness)

2. Hasyam (Mirth, comedy)

3. Karunyam (Mercy, compassion)

4. Raudram (Fury)

5. Bhibhitsam (Disgust, aversion

6. Bhaynakam (Horror, terror)

7. Veeram (Heroism)

8. Adbhutham (Astonishment, incedible)

9. Shantham (Peaceful)

   1. Krsna is considered as the Navarasa Nayaka because it was only Him who could exibit the above rasas in full. His pastimes a proof of all of the above.

The Nava Nidhis - Types of wealth

1. Parkaya Pravesh means one’s soul entering into the body (sensorium) of some other person or animal or bird. Through this knowledge even a dead body can bebrought to life.

2. Haadi vidya This vidya or knowledge has been mentioned in several ancient texts. On acquiring this vidya, a person feels neither hunger nor thirst, and can remain without eating food or drinking water for several days at a stretch.

3. Kaadi vidya Just as one does not feel hunger or thirst in Haadi vidya, similarly in Kaadi vidya a person is not affected by change of seasons, i.e. by summer, winter, rain, etc. After accomplishing this vidya, a person shall not feel cold even if he sits in the snow-laden mountains, and shall not feel hot even if he sits in the fire.

4. Vayu gaman siddhi Through this Siddhi a person can become capable of flying in the skies and traveling from one place to another in just a few seconds.

5. Madalasa vidya On accomplishing this vidya, a person becomes capable of increasing or decreasing the size of his body according to his wish. Hanuman had miniaturized his body through this vidya while entering the city of Lanka.

6. Kanakdhara siddhi One can acquire immense and unlimited wealth through this Siddhi.

7. Prakya sadhana Through this sadhana a Yogi can direct his disciple to take birth from the womb of a woman who is childless or cannot bear children.

8. Surya vigyan This solar science is one of the most significant sciences of ancient India. This science has been known only to the Indian Yogis; using it, one substance can be transformed into another through the medium of sun rays.

9. mrit sanjevani vidya Through this knowledge even a dead person can be brought back to life.

Every Rasa corresponds to a particular Bhava, the Bhavas used to create Rasa. The following table states the nine moods (Navarasa) and the corresponding Bhava. Every Rasa is identified with a specific colour.

Secondary Rasas their Bhavas & colors

1. Rasa - Shringar(Erotic) Bhava - Rati Meaning - Delight

Color - Light Green

2. Rasa - Hasya (Humorous) Bhava - Hasa Meaning - Laughter

Color - White

3. Rasa - Karuna (Pathetic) Bhava - Shoka Meaning - Sorrow

Color - Grey

4. Rasa - Raudra (Terrible) Bhava - Krodh Meaning - Anger

Color - Red

5. Rasa - Veera (Heroic) Bhava - Utsaha Meaning - Heroism

Color - yellow

6. Rasa - Bhayanaka (Fearful) Bhava - Bhaya Meaning - Fear

Color - Black

7. Rasa - Bibhatsa (Odious) Bhava - Jugupsa Meaning - Disgust

Color - Blue

8. Rasa - Adbhuta (Wonderous) Bhava - Vismaya Meaning - Wonder

Color - Yellow

9. Rasa - Shanta (Peaceful) Bhava - Calm Meaning - Peace

Color - White

Note: Higher Rasas - Primary Rasas

Dasyam

Sakhyam

Vatsalyam

Madhuryam