A rice pudding made by boiling milk and sugar with one of the following: rice, broken wheat, tapioca or vermicelli. It is flavoured with cardamom, raisins, saffron, cashews, pistachios, almonds or other dry fruits and nuts. It is typically served during a meal or as a dessert.
An emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529. He is the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. Presiding over the empire at its zenith, he is regarded as an icon by many Indians.
Shri Vallabhacharya in this writing of His, surveys the contrary conditions that prevailed in India some 550 years ago and advises his followers to seek Krishna refuge in every condition. It was written for His follower Bula Mishra in about 1514 A.D. Bhaktas daily recite this text while in seva to help establish their total shelter in Krishna.
Kaliyug is the fourth, shortest and worst of the four yugas (world ages) in a Yuga Cycle. It is believed to be the present age, which is full of conflict and sin. According to Puranic sources, Krishna's death marked the end of Dvaparayug and the start of Kaliyug (began 5,125 years ago) and has 426,875 years left as of 2024.
This is a concept that refers to an action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences. In a religious context, the term more specifically refers to a principle of cause and effect, often descriptively called the principle of karma, wherein individuals' intent and actions (cause) influence their future (effect).
Good intent and good deeds contribute to good karma and happier rebirths, while bad intent and bad deeds contribute to bad karma and worse rebirths.