Glossary

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PāṇḍavasThe five sons of King Pandu: Yudhisthira, Arjuna, Bhima, Nakula, and Sahadeva.
Paraṁ-brahmaThe Supreme Brahman, the Personality ofGodhead, Sri Krsna.
ParamāhaṁsaThe topmost devotee ofthe Lord. Literally, swanlike.
ParamātmāThe Supersoul, the localized aspect ofthe Supreme Lord within the heart of all living entities, accompanying everyone as witness and guide.
ParamparāThe disciplic succession through which spiritual knowledge is transmitted.
PatalalokaLowest planet in the material universe.
PavitramPure.
Prahlāda MahārājaA great devotee, persecuted by his demonic father, Hirarlyakasipu, and saved by Lord Nrsimhadeva.
PrakṛtiMaterial nature. Literally, that which is predominated.
PrasadamFood offered in devotionto Lord Krsna. Literally, mercy.
PremaPure, spontaneous love of God.
PujaWorship.
PurāṇasThe eighteen historical supplements to the Vedas.
PuruṣaThe enjoyer, the dominator, the Supreme Lord. Sometimes the word refers to the individual soul.
PutraSon.
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