Glossary 303

L

Laghima—the yogic power to become as light as a feather.

M

Madhurya-rasa—conjugal love relationship with the Lord.

Maha-bhagavata—a pure devotee of the Lord.

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

Mahamaya—the illusory material energy of the Lord.

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

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

Mausala-lila— pastime of the Yadu dynasty’s departure from the earth.

Maya—(ma—not; ya—this), illusion; forgetfulness of one’s relationship
with Krsna.

Mayavadis— impersonal philosophers who say that the Lord cannot have a
transcendental body.

Mrdanga—a clay drum used for congregational chanting.

P

Paiica-mahayajiia—the five daily sacrifices performed by householders to
become free from unintentionally committed sins.

Parakiya-rasa—the relationship between a married woman and _ her
paramour, particularly the relationship between Krsna and the damsels
of Vrndavana.

Parampara—the chain of spiritual masters in disciplic succession.

Prakrti—the energy of the Supreme Lord.

Prasada—food spiritualized by being offered to the Lord.

Puranas— Vedic histories of the universe in relation to the Supreme Lord

_ and His devotees.

R

Raga-marga—the path of spontaneous love of Godhead.
Raksasas— man-eating demons.
