338 Srimad-Bhagavatam

G

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

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

Grhamedhis— materialistic householders.

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

Guru—a spiritual master or superior person.

H
Hare Krsna mantra—See: Mahd-mantra

J

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

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.

Kama—lust.

Karatalas—hand cymbals used in kirtana.

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

Karma-kanda—a section of the Vedas concerning elevation to the heavenly
planets.

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
Lila— pastimes.
Lila-sakti—the energy of Krsna which helps to enact His pastimes.
