Glossary

Aghasura—demon who appeared in Vrndavana in the shape of a serpent

Ajita—the unconquerable one, a name of Krsna

Brahmanas—the spiritual order of society whose occupation is the cultiva-
tion of Vedic knowledge

Dhenukasura—demon in the shape of an ass who was killed by Krsna

Garuda—the giant bird carrier of Visnu

Jamnastami—birthday anniversary of Lord Krsna

Jardsandha—demon who attacked Mathura eighteen times and was finally
killed by Bhima

Kadamba—tree bearing a round yellow flower, seen generally only in the
Vrndavana area

Kalayavana—demonic enemy of Krsna who attacked Mathura and was
killed by Mucukunda

Kaumara—childhood age of Krsna

Kaustubha—transcendental jewel worn around the neck of the Supreme
Personality of Godhead

Krsna-katha— narrations spoken by or about Krsna

Mahabhagavata—highly advanced devotee

Mahamaya—external energy of the Supreme Lord, which covers the con-
ditioned soul and does not allow him to understand the Supreme
Personality of Godhead

Mukunda—Lord Krsna, who awards liberation and whose smiling face is
like a kunda flower

Nirguna-—literally, without qualities (used to describe the Supreme Lord,
whose qualities cannot be estimated)

Nagapatnis—wives of the Kaliya serpent

Prakrta sahajiya—pseudo-devotees of Krsna who fail to understand His
absolute, transcendental position.

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