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Jñāna-yoga —the process of approaching the Supreme by the cultivation of knowledge.
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Kali-yuga—the present age of quarrel, which began 5,000 years ago.
Karma —fruitive work, for which there is always reaction, good or bad.
Karma-kāṇḍa —the parts of the  Vedas  that describe fruitive activities for improving one's material standard of life.
Karma-yoga —the process of linking with the Supreme by offering all the fruits of one's work.
Karmī —one who is satisfied with working hard for material results.
Kṛṣṇaloka — See:  Goloka Vṛndāvana.
Kṣatriya —a warrior or administrator; the second Vedic social order.
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Liṅga —the subtle body: mind, intelligence and false ego.
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Mahājanas —great souls who have established the science of devotional service.
Mahā-mantra —the great chanting for deliverance: Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/ Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare.
Mahātmā —a great liberated personality.
Mantra —a sound vibration for liberating the mind.
Manu-saṁhitā —the original lawbook written by Svāyambhuva Manu for humanity.
Manvantara —the duration of the life of each Manu (progenitor of mankind); standard unit of measurement for universal time.
Marudloka —the planet of the Maruts, associates of King Indra.
Māyā —the external, illusory energy of the Lord, comprising this material world.
Māyā-sukha —illusory, temporary happiness.