Glossary 103
Hati-mata—the “‘mad elephant” offense committed against a
Vaisnava, which destroys one’s devotional creeper.
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Indra—the king of the demigods.
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Jana-sarga—association with persons not interested in Krsna
consciousness.
Janmastami—Krsna’s appearance day.
Japa-malaé—string of 108 prayer beads for chanting the Hare
Krsna mahdé-mantra.
Jivatmas—minute living entitjes.
Jfdni—one engaged in the cultivation of knowledge.
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Kanistha-adhikari—a neophyte devotee, whose faith is not firm.
Karmis—fruitive workers.
Kirtana—glorification of the Supreme Lord.
Krodha—anger.
Krsna-kathé—topics spoken by or about Krsna.
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Laksmi—the goddess of fortune.
