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YajñaSacrifice.
YajñapuruṣaKrsna, the Lord and enjoyer of all sacrifices.
YamarājaThe god of death; demigod who punishes sinful living entities after death.
YamunāHoly river flowing by Vrndavana, site of Krsna’s pastimes. Also spelled Jamunā.
YogamāyāThe internal energy of the Lord, which hides Him from one’s material vision.
YogiOne engaged in the practice ofyoga, linking up with the Supreme.
YudhiṣṭhiraThe eldest Pandava brother, the son of Dharma. To install him on his rightful throne, the battle of Kuruksetra was fought.
YugasThe four ages of the universe: Satyayuga, Tretā-yuga, Dvāpara-yuga, and Kali-yuga. As the ages proceed from Satya to Kali, religion and goodness decline, and ignorance predominates.
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