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267                                                  Glossary

           Brähmaëa—a devotee who has been initiated as a spiritual leader
           of society.
           caitanya-caritämåta—the most famous and authoritative
           biography of Çré Caitanya Mahäprabhu.
           caitanya Mahäprabhu—(1486–1534) recognized by Gauòéya
           Vaiñëavas (which includes members of iskcon) to be the Supreme
           Lord, Kåñëa, manifested as His own devotee to impart love of
           Himself. In English He is often referred to as Lord Caitanya.
           conditioned—pertaining or subject to the conditions of material
           life.
           däsa—“servant”; a surname given to a devotee at initiation,
           denoting him as a servant of Kåñëa.
           demigod—a resident of the higher planets. Principal demigods
           are assigned roles by the Supreme Lord for overseeing universal
           affairs, and are worshiped for material boons by materialistic
           followers of Vedic culture.

           devotee—a person who identifies himself as a servant of Kåñëa,
           recognizing Him to be the Supreme Personality of Godhead. See
           also Vaiñëava.
           devotional service—the process of worshiping the Supreme
           Personality of Godhead, Çré Kåñëa, by dedicating one’s thoughts,
           words, and actions to Him in loving submission. See also Kåñëa
           consciousness.

           Gauòéya—(1) pertaining to the Vaiñëava  sampradäya  derived
           from Lord Caitanya; (2) a disciplic descendant of Çré Caitanya
           Mahäprabhu.
           Gétä—the Bhagavad-gétä.

           Goloka Våndävana—the spiritual world.
           Gopé—a spiritual cowherd damsel who serves Kåñëa in His most
           intimate pastimes.
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