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Bangalore
A city of south-central India west of Chennai (Madras); also known as “The Garden City.” Founded in 1537, it is a major industrial center and transportation hub.
Bhagavad Gita
Literally “Song of God.” It is the portion of the Mahabharatha that is a dialogue between Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, and Krishna.
Bhagavatha
An ancient holy text that connotes three sections of knowledge: 1) the glory and majesty of God’s incarnations, 2) the names of those who are fully devoted to God, and 3) the intimate relationship between God and the Godly. Vyasa composed this devotional text at the suggestion of Sage Narada.
Bhagavatha Vahini
Sathya Sai Baba’s version of the Bhagavatha. bhagavathathatwa
Nature of Divinity.
bhajan
Devotional song to God; community singing of devotional songs.
bhaktha
A devotee who has intense, selfless love for God.
bhakthi
Devotion.
bhoor bhuvah suvaha
Bhoor refers to material (body), bhuvah to vibration (mind), and suvaha to radiation (Consciousness or Atma).
Brahmajnana
Knowledge of God.
Brahmam/Brahman
Synonymous with “Atma;” that which is infinite, unchanging, eternal, and true.
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