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Rh Parichhá—the highest servitor of the temple of Jagannath.

Prem—love, the highest form of bhakti or devotion.

Sankirtan—see kirtan.

Sannyási—ascetic, monk, religious mendicant.

Shántipur—a town on the Ganges, some miles below Navadwip.

Shástra—Scripture.

Shikdár—the revenue collector of a district, local governor.

Shloka—a complete verse, couplet or quatrain.

Shripád—a title of respect, here applied to Nityánanda.

Shudra—the lowest caste among the Hindus.

Subhadrá—the sister of Krishna.