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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.