Glossary 411

Jiva-hirhsana—animal killing or envy of other living beings.
Jfiana—knowledge.

Jfiana-marga—the cultivation of knowledge.
Jfianis—mental speculative philosophers.

Kama—sense gratification.

Karma—fruitive work and the resultant reactions.

Karma-vira—a successful fruitive worker.

Karmis —fruitive workers.

Karma-nistha—one who aspires to enjoy the results of his pious activities.

Karuna-rasa—the indirect relationship of compassion.

Kevaléa—devotional platform of seeing the unlimited potency of Krsna, but still considering
oneself equal with Him.

Kirtana—congregational chanting of the holy names of the Lord.

Kitava—a great cheater.

Klesa-ghni—description of devotional service indicating that it reduces or nullifies all kinds of
suffering.

Krsna-bhakta—a devotee of Krsna.

Kumbha-meld—a fair held every twelve years at Prayaga for spiritual upliftment; attended by
people from all over India.

Kutinati —diplomatic behavior.

Krsna-akarsini—description of devotional service indicating that it gradually attracts Krsna
toward the devotee.

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Laghimd-siddhi—mystic perfection of entering into the sun planet by using the rays of the
sunshine.
Loka-prataraka —a pretender.

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Madhura-rasa—attachment in conjugal love when in accordance with one’s own natural
development in Krsna consciousness one’s attraction leans towards conjugal love
within the heart.

Madhurya-rati—madhura-rasa; devotional service to Krsna in the mood of conjugal love.

Magha-mela—a yearly fair held during the month of Magha at Praydga for spiritual uplift-
ment.

Mahabhava—stage of love of Krsna when ecstatic symptoms become most bright.

Mahajana—one who understands the Absolute Truth and throughout his life behaves likes a
pure devotee.
