Glossary

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GaṇeśaOne of the demigods, son of Lord Siva, often worshipped for success in material affairs.
Garbhodakaśāyī ViṣṇuThe Visnu expansion ofthe Supreme Lord entering each universe to create diversity.
GomataMother cow.
GopasThe cowherd boy friends of Krsna, highly elevated devotees who enjoy sporting with Krsna in Vrndavana.
GopīsThe cowherd girl friends of Krsna, highly elevated devotees who enjoy transcendental feelings with Krsna in the conjugal rasa.
Govardhana HillA hill near Vrndavana lifted by Lord Krsna to protect His devotees from the torrents of Indra.
GovindaName of Krsna, meaning one who gives pleasure to the cows.
Gr̥hasthaHouseholder; the second asrama.
GunasThe three material modes, or qualities, of the material universe: goodness, passion, and ignorance.
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