The experience one has when he identifies himself with an idea of a person or an object that he likes is called Pramodam. For example, one learns that mangoes have come into the market. He derives a pleasure immediately on seeing the mangoes. This is Priyam. He then buys the mango and takes it home. The joy he derives from possessing the mango is Modam. Then he eats the fruit with relish. The joy derived from this is Pramodam. (SSS Vol.21)

The devotee, yearning constantly for a vision of the Lord, derives a similar kind of delight, which has been described as ‘Nityanandam Parama Sukhadam’ (Ever-blissful and conferring Supreme happiness). Or he may wish to see the physical form of someone who is eminently estimable and dear to him. The moment he sees such a person he experiences delight. This is Priyam. He goes near the person and delights in the nearness to him. This is described as Modam. When they experience joy together, it is called Pramodam. (SSS Vol.21)

But even this pramodam is not a lasting experience so long as the object desired is a worldly object. Man gets real and everlasting happiness only if he desires for God and treads the Godward-path. When the mind is steadfastly centred on the Lord, priyam, modam and pramodam acquire a divine character and confer the Bliss of Immortality on man.

In philosophical parlance, desiring, acquiring the object desired and enjoying the object acquired (priyam, modam, and pramodam) are also regarded as relating to the three stages of sravana (listening), manana (ruminating in the mind over what has been heard), and nididhyasana (imprinting in the heart what has been ruminated upon). Merely listening to sacred words will not help. It should be followed by recapitulation and deep contemplation. (SSB 1979, p. 177)