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GLossAry




          Words explained herein may also have other meanings. The
          definitions given apply specifically to usage within this book.

          Absolute  truth—an English rendering of  brahman;  (1) the
          ultimate  source  of everything;  (2)  the supreme  independent
          reality. See also Supreme Personality of Godhead.

          äcärya—a guru who has realized the import of çästra (q.v.), and,
          by practice and precept, establishes Kåñëa consciousness.

          ädi-Çaìkara—(686–718?) the proponent of Mäyäväda who spread
          it all over India.

          Anartha—“(that which is) useless or harmful”; an activity, attitude,
          or tendency that is an impediment to devotional advancement
          (e.g., gambling, lust).
          Anyäbhiläña—any desire other than for satisfying Kåñëa.

          Apa-sampradäya—a deviant sect. See also sampradäya.
          Arjuna—the devotee and intimate friend of Kåñëa’s to whom
          Kåñëa spoke the Bhagavad-gétä.
          Bhagavän—“possessor of all opulences in full”; Supreme
          Personality of Godhead.

          Bhägavata—“in relation to Bhagavän”; (1)  Çrémad-Bhägavatam;
          (2) great devotee.

          Bhakti—See Devotional Service.
          Bhakti-siddhänta—the correct scriptural conclusion of the jéva’s
          constitutional position as a loving servant of Kåñëa.



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