Glossary

A

Abhiseka—a bathing ceremony, particularly for the coronation of a
king or the installation of the Lord’s Deity form.

Acarya—a spiritual master who teaches by example.

Acintya-bhedabheda-tattva—the philosophy of the inconceivably si-
multaneous oneness and difference of the Lord and His creation,
first propagated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.

Advaita-vadis— See: Mayavadis

Aghasura—the python-shaped demon sent by Karnsa to kill Krsna.

B

Balarama (Baladeva)—a plenary expansion of the Personality of God-
head, appearing as the son of Rohini and elder brother of Lord
Krsna.

Bhagavad-gita—the battlefield discourse between the Supreme Lord,
Krsna, and His devotee Arjuna expounding devotional service as
both the principal means and the ultimate end of spiritual
perfection.

Bhakta—a devotee of the Supreme Lord, Krsna.

Bhakti-yoga—linking with the Supreme Lord by devotional service.

Brahma —the first created living being and secondary creator of the ma-
terial universe.

Brahmana— one wise in the Vedas who can guide society; the first Vedic
social order.

C

Caitanya Mahaprabhu—the incarnation of Lord Krsna who descended
to teach love of God through the sarkirtana movement.
Catur-bhuja—four-armed.

G

Gokula— See: Vrndavana
Gopis—Krsna’s cowherd girl friends, His most confidential servitors.
Gosvami—one who has become master of his own senses.

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