GLOSSARY
Abadhut—an ascetic who has renounced the world.
Acharya—a family name or title of Brahmans, lit., teacher.
Adwaita Acharya—an elderly scholar of Shantipur and associate in Chaitanya's devotions before he became a sannyási.
Arati—divine service performed to a god in the early morning or after dusk, with lamps, incense, and instrumental music, especially bells.
Balarám—the elder brother of Krishna; the images of the two with that of their sister Subhadrá between them, are worshipped in the temple of Jagannáth.
Baniá—grocer, (also acts as banker).
Bhágabat—an adorer of Bhagabán or Vishnu as God; the Bhágabat, the name of a Puran, regarded by the Vaishnavs as their Scripture.
Bhakta—a devotee, who seeks salvation through faith.
Bhakti—faith, devotion.
Bhárati—the title of an order of monks.
Bhattáchárya—a title of Brahmans.
Bhog—see prasád.
Dhoti—a sheet of cloth worn round the lower limbs by Hindu males.
Gandharva—a class of celestial musicians.
Garuda—a bird ridden by Vishnu, sacred to the Vaishnavs.
Gaur—(1) a city in the Malda district, the capital of Bengal during the Pathan period; also applied to the whole country of Bengal, (Gaur). (2) or Gauránga, a title of Chaitanya.
Gauriyá—a native of Bengal.
Ghághar—a musical instrument.
Ghát—bathing stairs in a river, usually sacred.
Ghee—melted butter.
Gopis—milk-maids of Brindaban with whom Krishna disported.
Goswámi—a title of respect, usually given to spiritual leaders among the Vaishnavs.
Govardhan—a sacred hill near Brindában.
