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Glossary

Devahūti—the saintly wife of Kardama Muni and mother of Kapila-
deva, the famous incarnation of Lord Viṣṇu. Her life and the teachings
of her son are described in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Devotional service—the process of worshipping the Supreme
Lord as described in sacred scriptures: dedication of one’s words,
thoughts and actions to Him in loving submission. See also: Kṛṣṇa
consciousness.
Dhāma—a transcendental territory in this world that has been

sanctified by the appearance and pastimes of the Supreme Lord in
any of His incarnations.

Dharma—(1) religiosity (the first of the four Vedic goals of human
life); (2) religious duty. See also: Artha, Kāma, Mokṣa.
Dharma-śālā—a charitable lodge for pilgrims.
Dharma-śāstra(s)—codes (written by Manu and other Vedic sages)
that regulate human life and also form the basis of the ancient Vedic
judicial system.
Dhṛtarāṣṭra, King—the blind king who ruled in Hastināpura

(ancient Delhi) five thousand years ago. His son Duryodhana had
caused a colossal war between the two groups of cousins (Kurus and

Pāṇḍavas). This conflict is the central theme of the epic Mahābhārata.
Dhruvaloka—the polestar, given by the Supreme Lord to prince
Dhruva as his residence.
Diti—one of the wives of sage Kaśyapa and mother of the race of
demons (the Daityas).
Draupadī—the daughter of King Drupada and wife of the fi ve
Pāṇḍava brothers.
Droṇa, Droṇācārya—the military instructor who taught both the
Pāṇḍava brothers and the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra. The two groups later
fought with each other, even involving their common teacher in the
battle.
Durgā—the predominating deity of material nature and consort of
Lord Śiva.

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