Glossary 327

Jfiana-yoga—the process of approaching the Supreme by the cultivation of
knowledge.

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Kali-yuga—the present age of quarrel, which began 5,000 years ago.

Karma—fruitive work, for which there is always reaction, good or bad.

Karma-kanda—the parts of the Vedas that describe fruitive activities for
improving one’s material standard of life.

Karma-yoga—the process of linking with the Supreme by offering all the
fruits of one’s work.

Karmi—one who is satisfied with working hard for material results.

Krsnaloka— See: Goloka Vrndavana.

Ksatriya—a warrior or administrator; the second Vedic social order.

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Linga—the subtle body: mind, intelligence and false ego.
M

Mahajanas—great souls who have established the science of devotional
service.

Mahaé-mantra—the great chanting for deliverance: Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna,
Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama,
Hare Hare.

Mahatma —a great liberated personality.

Mantra—a sound vibration for liberating the mind.

Manu-samhita—the original lawbook written by Svayambhuva Manu for
humanity.

Manvantara—the duration of the life of each Manu (progenitor of man-
kind); standard unit of measurement for universal time.

Marudloka—the planet of the Maruts, associates of King Indra.

Maya—the external, illusory energy of the Lord, comprising this material
world.

Maya-sukha—illusory, temporary happiness.
