Glossary 359
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Maha-mantra—the great chanting of deliverance: Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna
Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.
Martya—a description of Krsna indicating that because of His affection for His devo-
tees, He appears like an ordinary human being.
Maya—illusion; Krsna’s external energy.
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Naraki—candidate for hellish life.
P
Pandita—one greatly learned in the Ved4nta-sttras.
Pandita-mani—word indicating that Krsna is honored even by learned scholars.
Paramaharhsa—topmost swanlike devotee.
Paramatma—Supersoul; Krsna as He is present within every heart and every atom.
Prabhu-datta desa—place of residence given by the spiritual master or Lord Krsna.
Prahara—three hours.
Prakrta-sahajiya4—materialistic so-called devotees who take everything very lightly.
Prasada—the mercy of the Lord; or foodstuffs offered to Him.
Puranas —the eighteen very old books which are histories of this and other planets.
Purusa-adhama—the Personality of Godhead, under whom all other persons remain.
Puspa-afijali—the ceremony of offering flowers to the Lord.
R
Rasa—mellow.
Rasa-lila—Krsna’s pastime of dancing with the gopis.
Ratha-yatra festival—Lord Jagannatha’s car festival.
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Sac -cid-dnanda-vigraha—the form of eternality, bliss and knowledge —characteristic
of Krsna.
Sahajiyds —See: Prakrta-sahajiyas.
Sajatiyasaya-snigdha—pleasing to the same class of people.
Salagrama-sila—a special stone worshipable as Lord Visnu.
Sandesa—a delicate sweetmeat made with curd and sugar.
