The Path of Grace (Pushtimarg)
He is the philosopher and great Master who founded the Pushtimarg Sampradaya
Shri Vallabhacharya
Holi
This pursuit focuses on ethics, duty, and 'doing the right thing' even when its hard
Dharma
This sacred thread, often worn around the neck by initiates, symbolizes a devotee's commitment to Krishna
Kanthi
Two of the 4 Jayanti's in Pushtimarg celebrating Lords birthday
Janmasthmi
Ram Navami
Narsihn Jayanti
Vaaman Jayanti
This Sanksrit word, which gives the path its name, translates to 'nourishment' or 'divine grace'
Pushti
This 1893 even in Chicago featured Swami Vivekananda and introduced Hinduism to a mass American audience
Parliament of the World's Religions
This pursuit relates to the acquisition of wealth, career success, and security
Artha
This sacred hill in Vraj is the site where the Shrinathji "Swaroop" was first discovered
Govardhan Parvat
Annakut
This specific form of Krishna, depicting him lifting Mount Govardhan, is the central deity of Pushtimarg
Shrinathji
Krishna says this body part is "restless and difficult to refrian" comparing it to the wind, but says it can be tamed through practice
Mind
This qaulity, one of the three Gunas, represents balance, goodness, and purity - the state we should strive for before a big exam or decision
What is Sattva
The "Ashta-Chhap" refers to this many famous point-saints who composed kirtans for Shrinathji
Eight Seals
This specific mood of devotion treats Krishna as a beloved child
Vatsalya Bhava
Unlike 'puja', this term is used in Pushtimarg to describe the selfless, loving service of the deity as if her were a living member of the family
Seva
The Hart-Cellar Act
The ultimate goal of liberation from the cycle of rebirth
Moksha
This marks the forehead of a Purshtimargi, representing the foot of the Lord
Tilak
The backdrops used behind the deity in Seva, often intricately painted on cloth
Pichwai
Sri Vallabhacharya's philosophy is known by this name, meaning "Pure Non-Dualism"
Shuddhadvaita
The term describes a growing social issue where Hinduism is misrepresented or its followers are targeted due to their faith
Hinduphobia
According to Shri Vallabhacharya, this 'fifth' pursuit is considered even higher than Moksha for a devotee
Bhakti
Hindu students often have to explain that these "statues" in temples are not just "idols" but "forms" or "images" of the Divine
Swaroop (Murti)
The Sanskrit name for the sacred initiation ceremony into the Pushtimarg path with the mantra given privately
Brahmasambandha