112 Sri Isopanisad

Avyakta—The non-manifested stage when all living beings are
merged into devastating water, during the night time of
Brahma. During this time no living beings remain
manifested, although spiritually they continue to exist
in a dormant state.

Bhagavan—The Possessor of all opulences or all fortune, the
Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Brahma—The first living entity; as empowered by the Supreme
Lord, Brahma creates the material worlds and is their

chief administrator.
Brahma-bhiita—See Atma-bhita.
Brahman—Impersonal, unmanifest realization of the Absolute

Truth. Realization of the Brahman aspect of the Abso-
lute Truth is not complete unless one progresses to
understand Paramatma and Bhagavan. Understanding
of Brahman is compared to understanding only the
effulgent aspect of the Sun. One who knows not only
the sunshine but also the sun globe knows more and is
compared to the yogi. One who actually goes to the sun
planet and meets the sun god knows all about the sun, sun
globe, and sunshine—and he is compared to a devotee of
the Personality of Godhead.

Brahmacarya—Student life according to Vedic system—charac-
terized by celibacy. The student is always engaged in
study and devotional service under the bona fide spiritual

master. . . ee
Brahma-randhra—Highest circle of air located on top of the

head. The perfect yogi can transfer his soul through
this circle and leave the material body to take a spiritual
body which never has to meet death or change.

Brahma-jyoti—Effulgence emanating from the Body of the
Supreme Personality of Godhead. Perfection of realiza-
tion of the Absolute Truth necessitates going beyond
the glaring effulgence to perceive the Supreme Person-
ality of Godhead as He is and to render Him eternal
loving service.
