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Jagannatha Puri (Jagannatha-dhama) —a city on the coast of Orissa, a
province in eastern India; the holy city of the temple and Deity of
Lord JAGANNATHA.

Jayadratha—a chief enemy of the PANDAVAS in the battle of KURU-
KSETRA.

jiva—the individual living entity, who is an eternal minute part of the
Supreme Lord.

Jiva Goswami—one of the six Vaisnava spiritual masters who directly
followed Lord CAITANYA MAHAPRABHU and systematically pre-
sented His teachings.

jiani—one who tries to reach the Supreme Absolute by cultivation of
empirical, speculative knowledge.

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Kali—See DURGA. ‘

Kali-yuga—the current Vedic historical age (fourth and last in a cycle of
four progressively degenerating ages) characterized by a
progressive decline in spiritual knowledge and, consequently, the
degeneration of human civilization.

kalpa-taru—a ‘‘desire tree,’’ which grows in the spiritual world and can
immediately yield any fruit desirable.

kama— material desire; lust.

Karnsa—a demonic king who, after instigating many fruitless attempts to
kill KRSNA, was himself killed by Krsna.

karma—activity in the material world, which always entangles one in
some reaction, whether good or bad.

karma-kanda—rituals recommended in the VEDAS for those interested
in material benefits.

karmi—a person who is trying to enjoy the results of his material
activities.

Karna—a stepbrother of the PANDAVAS who fought against them in the
Battle of KURUKSETRA.

Katha Upanisad—See UPANISADS.

KeSava KaSmiri—a famous scholar defeated in a poetry competition by
Lord CAITANYA MAHAPRABHU.

kirtana—singing or speaking in glorification of the Supreme Lord. See
also SANKIRTANA.

Krpa—a great warrior who fought against the PANDAVA brothers in the
battle ef KURUKSETRA.

Krsna—the Supreme Personality of Godhead, appearing in His original,
