88 Srimad-Bhagavatam
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Vaikuntha—the kingdom of God, which is “free from anxiety.”

Vaisnava—a devotee of the Supreme Lord, Visnu, or Krsna.

Vedanta—the summary presentation of “the final conclusion of Vedic
knowledge,” compiled by Sri Vyasadeva in concise codes.

Vedas—the original revealed scriptures, first spoken by the Lord
Himself.

Visnu—Lord Krsna’s expansions in Vaikuntha and for the creation and
maintenance of the material universes.

Visnu-mirtis—forms of the Supreme Lord.

Visnu-tattva—the different direct expansions of the Lord, each of
whom is the same Supreme Person.

Vraja(bhami) — See: Vrndavana

Vrndavana—Krsna’s eternal abode, where He fully manifests His
quality of sweetness; the village on this earth in which He appeared
five thousand years ago.

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Yajiia—sacrifice performed for the satisfaction of the Supreme Lord.

Yavanas — barbarians.

Yogi—a transcendentalist who, in one way or another, is striving for
union with the Supreme.
