94 Glossary

Lila—transcendental pastimes of the Lord.

Lila-purusottama—the Personality of Godhead, who

is by His own nature always engaged in transcen-

dental pastimes.

Mantra—a transcendental sound vibration.

Maya—material atmosphere in which the conditioned
soul tries to enjoy without God.

Naras—living beings.

Prakrti—material nature.

Sac-cid-ananda-vigraha—description of God as a fully
cognizant and eternally joyful personality with a

full sense of His identity.

Sudras—the common laborer class in human society.

Vaisyas—the mercantile and agricultural class in hu-
man society.
