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classical schools of Indian philosophy. The main purpose of
Mémäàsä is a methodical interpretation of dharma, or duty, as
embodied in the ritualistic portion of the Vedas. It stresses that
the highest source of valid knowledge is Vedic testimony, requiring
no external test for validity.
Mémäàsä-maëòana—a particular textbook on Mémäàsä.
Mådaìga—a two-headed ellipsoidal drum used to accompany
kértana.
Muralé—a bamboo flute approximately eighteen inches long.
Näräyaëa—Another name for Viñëu (q.v.).
(Lord) Nityänanda (Prabhu)—the avatar of Lord Balaräma
(Kåñëa’s expansion as His own brother) who appeared as the
foremost associate of Çré Caitanya Mahäprabhu.
Paëòita—(1) a scholar, particularly of Vedic knowledge; (2) an
epithet for a member of the brähmaëa caste; (3) a title (affixed to
the beginning or end of a name) that generally signifies the bearer
to be an accomplished scholar.
Pastime(s)—lélä (q.v.).
Pataïjali—the ancient propounder of the philosophical system of
Yoga (q.v.).
Phägu—a red powder (different from kuìkuma) that is thrown
upon one another by Hindus of Bengal during Holi and other
festivals.
Prabhu—“master”; (1) the Supreme Lord; (2) a respectful
appellation for devotees.
