104. The Nectar of Instruction

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Madhurya-rasa—the mellow of conjugal love with the Supreme
Lord, as best exhibited by the gopis.

Madhyama-adhikari—a second-class devotee, who has received
spiritual initiation and is fully engaged in devotional service.

Maha-bhagavata—a greatly advanced devotee.

Maha-mantra—the great chanting for deliverance: Hare Krsna,
Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama,
Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.

Mahatma —a great soul, or devotee.

Mangala-arati—the early morning ceremony to greet the Lord.

Mafijaris—maidservants of the gopis.

Mano-vega—the urges of the restless mind.

Mantra—a pure sound vibration that delivers the mind from
material contamination.

Martya-loka—the place of death, or the earth planet.

Maya—(ma—not; ya—this) illusion; forgetfulness of one’s rela-
tionship with Krsna.

Mukti-kamis—persons desiring liberation by merging into the
impersonal existence of Brahman.

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Paramaharnsas—the topmost swanlike class of devotees.
Patita-pavana—deliverer of the fallen souls.
Prajalpa—unnecessary talking.
Prakrta-sahajiyaés—materialistic pseudo devotees.
Prasada—the remnants of food offered to Krsna,
Praydsa—unnecessary endeavor.

Prdyascitta —atonement.

Prema—matured pure love of Krsna.
