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.
