302 Srimad-Bhagavatam

E

Ekadasi—a special fast day for increased remembrance of Krsna, which
comes on the eleventh day of both the waxing and waning moon.

G

Goloka (Krsnaloka)—the highest spiritual planet, containing Krsna’s per-
sonal abodes, Dvaraka, Mathura and Vrndavana.

Gopis—Krsna’s cowherd girl friends who are His most confidential servitors.

Grhastha—regulated householder life; the second order of Vedic spiritual
life.

Guru—a spiritual master or superior person.

H

Hare Krsna mantra—See: Maha-mantra

J

Jiva-tattva—the living entities, who are small parts of the Lord.
Jiani—one who cultivates knowledge by empirical speculation.

K

Kali-yuga (Age of Kali) —the present age, which is characterized by quarrel.
It is last in the cycle of four, and began five thousand years ago.

Karatalas—hand cymbals used in kirtana.

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

Karmi—one 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.

L

Laghimaé—the mystic power to become as light as a feather.
