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Kajjala—lampblack collyrium, used as a mascara and considered
auspicious.
Kali—the presiding deity of Kali-yuga.
Kali-yuga—the present age, characterized by hypocrisy, quarrel,
and other bad qualities, which began approximately five thousand
years ago and is the last in the universal cycle of four ages.
Karatälas—small hand cymbals played in accompaniment to
kértana.
Kaustubha—a jewel worn by Lord Viñëu on His chest.
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—(1) a warrior and ruler; (2) the second occupational
division (varëa) of the Vedic social system.
Kunda—white jasmine.
Kuìkuma—a red powder made from saffron, applied as an
auspicious marking on the forehead.
Laòòu—a ball-shaped sweet.
Lakñmé—the goddess of fortune and the eternal consort of Lord
Viñëu.
