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Kashi Vidvat Parishad
Kashi Vidvat Parishad is a prestigious forum of learned scholars and spiritual authorities based in Varanasi (Kashi), India. Comprising primarily eminent scholars of Sanskrit, Vedanta, and theology, the forum holds a significant position in the interpretation, preservation, and dissemination of Vedic knowledge and scriptures of Hinduism. Overview Kashi Vidvat Parishad is situated in Varanasi, which is one of the oldest centers of Hindu learning, and consists of distinguished scholars of the Vedas, Vedanta, Nyaya, and Sanskrit grammar, along with other branches of Indian philosophy. These scholars are recognized as the highest authorities in scriptural interpretation and philosophical debate within the Hindu tradition. Authority and significance Kashi Vidvat Parishad's power to confer the title of Jagadguru, literally meaning "spiritual master of the world", comes from religious legitimacy rooted in tradition, scriptural mastery, and universal scholarly respect. When a body like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varanasi
Varanasi (, also Benares, Banaras ) or Kashi, is a city on the Ganges river in northern India that has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world.* * * * The city has a syncretic tradition of Islamic artisanship that underpins its religious tourism.* * * * * Located in the middle-Ganges valley in the southeastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi lies on the left bank of the river. It is to the southeast of India's capital New Delhi and to the southeast of the state capital, Lucknow. It lies downstream of Prayagraj, where the confluence with the Yamuna river is another major Hindu pilgrimage site. Varanasi is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities. Kashi, its ancient name, was associated with a kingdom of the same name of 2,500 years ago. The Lion capital of Ashoka at nearby Sarnath has been interpreted to be a commemoration of the Buddha's first sermon there in the fifth century BCE. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagadguru
, literally meaning " of the universe", is a title used in . Traditionally, it has been bestowed upon or used for belonging to the school (among the six traditional schools of thought in Hinduism) who have written Sanskrit commentaries on the (literally, 'the three sources') – the (the original scripture of ), the (part of the ) and the principal . Historically, ''jagadguru''s have established a lineage () and an institution to spread '' dharma.'' They bring forth a new and authoritative interpretation of the scriptures that can unify or redefine the spiritual understanding of generations. Origin and history of the term is of Sanskrit origin where ''jagat'' means 'the entire world' and ''guru'' means 'spiritual master' (literally, 'dispeller of darkness'). In the classics and scriptures, the word has been used for several Devas. In the , Arjuna addresses as the 'Supreme Master of the entire world'. Adi Shankaracharya uses the title for in his . The Sanskrit poet us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kripalu Maharaj
Kripalu Ji Maharaj ( IAST: ''K''ṛ''pālu''; 5 October 1922 – 15 November 2013) was an Indian spiritual guru. He was the founder of Prem Mandir in Vrindavan, one of the ten largest Hindu temples in the world. He was also the founder of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP), a worldwide Hindu non-profit organization with five main ashrams,Walker, J.K. 2007. ''The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality''. Harvest House Publishers. four in India and one in the United States. On Makar Sankranti, 14 January 1957, he received the title of Jagadguru (world teacher) from Kashi Vidvat Parishat. His book Prem Ras Siddhant contains his teachings called Jagadguru Kripalu Bhaktiyoga Tattvadarshan. It expounds "the philosophy of divine love" and the practical path to God realization. Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj was born on 5 October 1922 in the village of Kripalu Dham, Mangarh, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. His mother was Bhagwati Devi and his father was Lalta Pras ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramyatna Shukla
] Ramyatna Shukla, also written Ram Yatna Shukla (1932−2022) was an Indian scholar and linguist of the Sanskrit Language from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and contributed to conserving ancient and Sanskrit texts. He was the President of Kashi Vidvat Parishad, a body of scholars and saints in India. He was also known as Abhinav Panini, named after Sanskrit philologist and grammarian Pāṇini. He contributed to inventing new methods of Sanskrit grammar and Vedanta teaching and modernization. He was the recipient of Padma Shri in 2021. He ran a program to connect the new generation with Sanskrit by providing free education. Biography Early life Acharya Ramyatna Shukla was born on 15 January 1932 at Village Kala Tulshi which is situated in Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Sampurna Nand Sanskrit University, Varanasi and a Doctor of Letters, D.Lit. from the Indian Institute of Oriental Heritage, Kolkata. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
