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          Çüdra—(1) a laborer or artisan; (2) the fourth occupational
          division (varëa) of the Vedic social system.

          Surrender—(in Vaiñëava parlance) full submission of oneself as a
          servant of guru and Kåñëa.


          Sütra—an aphorism, especially one considered to be definitive or
          an irreducible rule.

          Çyämänandé—(1) a discipular follower of Çyämänanda Prabhu;
          (2) the sect within the Gauòéya sampradäya  comprising such
          followers.

          Tantra—a genre of texts that describe esoteric practices of various
          sects and include discussion of theology, rituals, yoga, construction
          of temples and images, and related subjects.

          Tarka—(also known as Nyäya or logic) one of the six classical
          schools of Indian philosophy.

          Öhäkura—a title denoting a revered male person.

          Öhäkuräëé—a title denoting a revered female person, especially a
          mother-in-law or wife of a one’s guru.

          Tilaka—auspicious clay-markings on the upper part of the body,
          principally the forehead. The design varies according to, and thus
          indicates, one’s sampradäya.

          Tértha—a holy place.

          Tulasé—(1) the sacred plant most dear to Lord Kåñëa and thus
          worshiped by the Lord’s devotees; (2) (in her original form) a gopé
          of Våndävana. Both neckbeads (kaëöhi-mälä) and chanting beads
          (japa-mälä) made from tulasé wood are necessary paraphernalia
          for Gauòéyas.
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