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, His most confidential servitors.

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

Guru—a spiritual master or superior person.

Guru-kula—school of Vedic learning; boys begin at the age of five and live
as celibate students, guided by a spiritual master.

H

Hare Krsna mantra—See: Mahd-mantra

J

Jivatma—the minute living entity, part and parcel of the Supreme Lord.
Jiva-tattva—the living entities, who are small parts of the Lord.

K

Kali-yuga (Age of Kali) —the present age, which is characterized by quar-
rel. 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.

Karma-kanda—the section of the Vedas describing fruitive activities for
elevation to a higher material position.

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.
