Glossary 275

Kalki, Lord—Lord Krsna’s incarnation, at the end of the last of the four
ages, who annihilates all the remaining atheists.

Kapila, Lord—Lord Krsna’s incarnation to teach Sankhya philosophy, a com-
bination of devotional service and mystic realization.

Karanodakasayi Visnu— See: Maha-Visnu.

Karatadlas—hand cymbals used in kirtana.

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

Karmi—a person who is satisfied with working hard for flickering sense
gratification.

Kirtana—chanting the glories of the Supreme Lord.

Krsnaloka— See: Goloka.

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

Ksirodakasayi Visnu—the third Visnu incarnation, who is the Supersoul liv-
ing in the heart of each living entity.

Kusa grass—a sacred grass used in Vedic sacrifices.

Karma, Lord—Krsna’s tortoise incarnation.

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Laghima—the mystic power of becoming the lightest.

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Maddhurya-rasa—conjugal affection for the Supreme Lord.

Mahabharata—the history of greater India compiled by Srila Vyasadeva,
which includes Bhagavad-gita.

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

Maha-purusa—the Supreme Lord, who is the supreme enjoyer.

Mahat-tattva—the total material energy before the manifestation of diverse
elements.

Maha-Visnu (Karanodakagayi Visnu)—the first Visnu incarnation, who lies
down in the Causal Ocean and dreams the innumerable material
universes.

Mantra—a sound vibration that can deliver the mind from illusion.

Maruts—the associates of King Indra.

Mathura—Lord Krsna’s abode, surrounding Vrndavana, where He took
birth and later returned to after performing His Vrndavana pastimes.
