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269 Glossary
Karmé—a person engaged in materialistic work and having little
or no spiritual inclination.
Kértana—chanting of the names and glories of the Supreme Lord.
See also saìkértana.
Kåñëa—the original, all-attractive form of the Supreme Personality
of Godhead.
Kåñëa consciousness—acting in knowledge of one’s relationship
with Kåñëa, the Supreme Absolute Truth. See also Devotional
service.
Kñatriya—a member of the Vedic martial class.
Lélä—transcendental activities of Bhagavän or His liberated
devotees.
Lord caitanya—See Caitanya Mahäprabhu.
Madhyama-adhikära—the intermediate level of devotional
service.
Madhyama-adhikäré—a devotee on the intermediate level of
devotional service.
Mahäprabhu—See Caitanya Mahäprabhu.
Mahäräja—“great king”; (1) a title and term of address for a king;
(2) a term of address for a sannyasi or saint; (3) used in conjunction
with guru to emphasize the majesty of the spiritual master.
Mäyä—illusion; forgetfulness of one’s eternal relationship as
servant of Kåñëa.
Mäyäväda—the philosphical thesis of absolute identity between
jéva and Brahman, Brahman being considered formless and
impersonal or void; monism.
Mäyävädé—an adherent of Mäyäväda.
(Lord) nityänanda (prabhu)—an avatar who appeared as the
foremost associate of Çré Caitanya Mahäprabhu.