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xvi Guru—spiritual preceptor, initiator into learning or a faith.

Kali yug—the present or iron age of the world.

Kunda—a pool of water, sacred to some god or saint.

Lilá—the antic or sport of a god, particularly of Krishna.

Mahá-pátra—minister of the Rajah of Orissa.

Mangal-árati—early morning worship, see árati.

Mantra—spell, sacred verse (usually in Sanskrit).

Mahánta—the abbot of a Hindu monastery.

Nimái—a nick-name of Chaitanya.

Nupur—bells tied to the feet in dancing.

Odhra—Orissa.

Pandit—scholar, one versed in Sanskrit.