120 Sri Isopanisad

the spiritual master of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami.

Srimatam—A Vaigya, member of mercantile community.

Suci—A spiritually advanced Brahmana.

Suddham—Most purified. Descriptive Name of Supreme Lord.

Sukadeva Gosvémi—The great spiritual master who related the
Srimad-Bhagavatam for the first time to Maharaj Pariksit.
He is the son of Vyasadeva.

Sura—Godly. One who knows and carries out the responsibility
of God-consciousness.

Tri-pada-vibhiti—The Spiritual Nature beyond the jurisdiction of
Brahma—the superior energy of the Lord. Also called Para
Prakrti.

Vaikuntha-lokas—Spiritual planets situated in the spiritual sky;
planetary Abodes of the Supreme Personality of God-
head. The only places of permanence, without any
anxieties.

Vatsalya—Relationship of paternal affection with the Supreme
Lord, as had by Nanda and Yagoda, who enjoyed the
Childhood Pastimes of Kygna as Ilis father and mother
in Vrndavana.

Vedabddarata—Those who study the Vedas for attaining results
such as heaven. Also called Vidydrata they are con-
demned by I[Sopanisad for studying the Vedas in an
unauthorized way, without knowing the goal of the
Vedas, the Personality of Godhead.

Vedic knowledge—Transcendental knowledge spoken by the
Supreme Lord and compiled in scripture; perfect know-
ledge coming down through unbroken disciplic suc-
cession.

Vidya— Knowledge.

Vikarma—Actions done in misuse of one’s freedom, or pro-
hibitive acts, which direct oneself to the lower régions
of life.

Vinasa—Temporary material manifestation.

Virata Form—The Universal Form of God. This Form is mainly
