338 Srimad-Bhagavatam
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.
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.
