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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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