GLOSSARY

Aham brahmasmi-—the transcendental realization of
oneself to be spirit, not matter.

Ahimsa—nonviolence to all living entities.

Akarma-—activities which have no pious or sinful
reactions.

Anumana— evidence by hearing.

Arca-vigraha—the appearance of the Supreme Lord
in a Deity form engraved from wood, stone or
other matter.

Anasityu—nonenvious.

Avatara—one who descends from the spirituai uni-
verse into the material universe through his own
will.

Bhagavan—Krsna, who possesses in full ail opulences—
knowledge, wealth, power, beauty, fame and
renunciation.

Brahmacaris—celibate students.

Dana—charity.

Jivas— individual souls.

Kala—eternal time.

Karma— duties prescribed in the revealed scriptures.

Karmis—fruitive laborers.
Kiriana—constant chanting of the glories of the Lord.

Mahatmas— great souls.
