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PURANAS, MAHABHARATA, Other histories and supplements, and
also more recent works written in pursuance of the Vedic conclu-
sion.

Vikarna—a warrior who fought against the PANDAVAS in the battle of
KURUKSETRA.

Visnu—a name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the creator
and maintainer of the material universes.

Visnu Purana—See PURANAS.

VisSvanatha Cakravarti Thakura—a Vaisnava spiritual master and com-
mentator on SRIMAD-BHAGAVATAM in the disciplic succession from
Lord CAITANYA MAHAPRABHU.

Viveka-cudémani—the best-known work of SANKARACARYA, in which
he presents his philosophy of monism.

Vraja (Vrajabhimi) —See VRNDAVANA.

Vrndavana—Lord KRSNA’s most intimate and personal abode, where He
engages in loving pastimes with His devotees.

Vydasadeva—the original compiler of the VEDAS and PURANAS, and
author of VEDANTA-SUTRA and MAHABHARATA.

Vyasa-piija—the appearance day of the spiritual master, on which he is
honored as the representative of VYASADEVA and the direct repre-
sentative of the Supreme Lord.

Y

Yamaraja—the demigod in charge of punishing the sinful after death,
and who is also recognized as one of the chief authorities on devo-
tional service to Lord KRSNA.

Yasoda—the foster-mother of Lord KRSNA, and the wife of NANDA
MAHARAJA.

yavana—a barbarian.

yoga—various processes of spiritual realization, all ultimately meant for
attaining the Supreme.

yogi—one who is striving in one of the YOGA processes.

Yudhisthira—the eldest of the PANDAVA brothers; Lord KRSNA
established him as king after the Battle of KURUKSETRA.

