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mahala (Devanagari: महल ; ISO 15919: mahala) a "palace" or a "mansion". It typically refers to a grand, splendid building, often the official residence of royalty or a high-ranking dignitary, such as a king or queen. e.g. Radha Rani's Mahal was in Barsana village
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liliharini (Devanagari: लिलिहारिनी ISO15919: lilihārinī) is a female artist who is an expert at drawing henna designs on hands and feet. These professionals used to roam on the streets of residential area calling out for customers. Women would hear the call and invite her in their
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kusanga (Devanagari: कुसंग ; ISO 15919: kusaṅga) refers to any association—with living beings or non-living objects —that draws it toward worldly matters. Further Reading and Reference * Also written as kusang * Related Content: Fight Kusang Before It Consumes You, Forms of Kusang that Derails Devotion * Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta
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kunja (Devanagari: कुंज ; ISO 15919: kuñja) refers to an arbour, bower, or flowering grove. These lush groves serve as the secluded settings where the female friends of Shri Radha and the cowherd friends of Shri Krishna can serve and enjoy the lilas. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Prema Rasa
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kundala (Devanagari: कुंडल ; ISO 15919: kuṇḍala) is a hanging ear ornament or earring worn in the earlobe. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love
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A yellow fragrant paste usually smeared on the forehead, prepared from sandalwood, saffron, and other ingredients. Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 10
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Also written as kumkum A preparation made from red powder to make a round bindi and other sectarian marks on the forehead. Reference: Prarthana - The Prayer Book
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Kshirasagara (Devanagari: क्षीरसागर ISO15919: kṣīrasāgara) refers to the Ocean of Divine Milk. It is within this cosmic ocean that Lord Vishnu reclines upon Shesha Naga, His thousand-headed divine servant. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 3, Ch.
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Kshatriya (Devanagari: क्षत्रिय ; ISO 15919: kṣatriya) is the second of the four Vedic social classes. As the warrior class, their primary social role was to serve as the protectors of society. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Varna, Is Vedic Caste System In-human? * Reference: Bhagavad Gita Jnana
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krodha (Devanagari: क्रोध ; ISO 15919: krōdha) means anger. It is one of the vices of Maya. Derived from this, a Krodhi (Devanagari: क्रोधी; ISO 15919: krōdhī) is a person who is under the grip of anger. Further Reading and Reference * Reference: Bhagavad Bhakti - True Devotion,
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kriyamana karma (Devanagari: क्रियमाण कर्म ; ISO 15919: kriyamāṇa karma) refers to the actions performed in one's current life using one's free will. The fruits of these actions are borne in later lives. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: trikarma, sanchit karma, prarabdh
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krita grantha (Devanagari: कृत ग्रंथ ISO15919: kr̥ta graṁtha) refers to compositions authored by worldly people—those under the influence of Maya. Consequently, these works are subject to four inherent defects: 1. bhrama: Mistaken perception (confusing one thing for another). 2. pramada: Carelessness or inattention of the