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as part of, 2.71
Supersoul &, Introduction, 18.61
See also: Desire(s); Desire(s), material
devotional service by, 3.42
See also: Devotional service; Kṛṣṇa consciousness
devoured by universal form, 11.32
different nature & bodies for, 13.3
direction & knowledge for, most essential & confidential part of, 18.64–66
dreaming of. See: Dreaming
duty for. See: Duty (duties); specific duties
enemy of, lust as, 3.37
energies of, blood carries, 2.17
as energy of Lord, 2.16, 5.14, 6.2, 6.29, 7.5, 8.3, 9.13, 9.17, 13.23, 18.78 (5)
equality among, 5.18, 6.29, 6.32
not equal to Kṛṣṇa, 10.42, 11.43
as eternal, Introduction, Introduction, Introduction, Introduction, 2.13, 2.16–30, 2.39 (1), 6.39, 10.4 (5), 13.28, 13.32, 15.7, 15.16, 18.20
& beginningless, 2.12, 13.13, 13.20
eternal activities for, Introduction
eternality of
not excuse for violence, 2.30, 16.1 (13)
felt by elderly, 2.20
Kṛṣṇa affirms, 2.12
in past as well as future, 2.12, 2.20
as eternally
related to Kṛṣṇa 11.41
servants of Lord, 2.53, 2.71, 4.17, 4.18, 6.28, 6.29, 7.30, 13.13, 18.73
evidence for, 2.20, 2.25, 13.34
as expansions of Kṛṣṇa 4.35
as experienceable, 2.17
not materially, 2.25
as factor of action, 18.14
faith necessary for, 4.42
falldown of
tendency for, 2.23
See also: Falldown
fallible, 2.23
& infallible, 15.16
Lord transcendental to, 15.18
father of. See: Kṛṣṇa, as father
field of activities of, 13.1–7, 13.18, 13.19–20, 13.27, 14.3
forgetfulness by, Introduction, 2.20, 4.5, 4.6, 15.15
free will or independence of, 3.37, 4.14, 5.15, 7.21, 13.23, 15.7, 15.8, 18.63, 18.78 (7)
friend of
devotee as, 6.32
Kṛṣṇa as. See: Kṛṣṇa, as friend
frustration begins spiritual search by, 3.37
ghostly, 9.25
as Gītā’s subject, Introduction
goal of, 17.28
See also: Living entity (entities), constitutional position of
as God, argument against, 5.16
greatness of, 2.29
compared with Kṛṣṇa’s greatness, 11.37, 11.43
happiness for. See: Happiness
in heart, 2.17, 2.20
heart of, Lord in. See: Supersoul
on higher planets. See: Planet(s)
human. See: Human being(s)
identity of
detailed, 15.7
See also: Living entity (entities), constitutional position of; Living entities, as parts and parcels of Lord
ignorance about, 2.19, 2.20, 2.23, 2.26, 2.29, 3.32, 4.35, 5.2, 9.2 (3), 13.23, 13.33, 18.21
illusioned. See: Illusion; Living entity (entities), conditioned by modes of nature
as immortal. See: Living entity (entities), as eternal
impersonal concept about, 1.15, 2.23, 2.24
See also: Impersonalism
importance of, 9.2 (3)
impregnated into nature, 9.10, 14.3, 14.27
independent from Lord, happiness not possible for, Introduction
not independent of Lord’s control, 18.61
as indestructible, Introduction, 2.17–21, 2.23–24
individuality of, 15.7
eternal, Introduction, 2.12–13, 2.23, 2.24, 2.39 (1), 5.16, 6.39, 14.2, 14.26, 15.7, 15.17, 15.18
Kṛṣṇa affirms, 2.12
as indivisible, 2.13, 2.23–24
intelligence next to, 3.40
as īśvara, Introduction, 15.8
compared with supreme īśvara, Introduction, 9.11 (2)
jīva-bhūta, 15.16
as jīvātmā, 2.20, 8.3
karmic results for, Introduction
See also: Karma; Sinful reaction(s); Work, reactions of
not killable, 2.19, 2.20, 2.23–24, 2.30
kinds of. See: Living entity (entities), classes of; Living entity (entities), species of
as knower of body, 13.1–5, 13.6, 13.13, 13.18, 13.20, 13.27, 14.3
See also: Knowledge
knowledge of, about, or from. See: Knowledge
known via hearing from authority, 2.25
Kṛṣṇa
as, 9.17
compared with, 4.6, 5.29, 6.39, 7.5, 7.6, 7.26, 7.28, 8.3, 8.8, 9.5, 10.3, 10.42, 11.37, 11.43, 13.3, 13.13–15, 13.18, 13.20, 15.18
controls, 3.27
equal to all, 9.29
as life of, 7.9
as Lord of, 3.10, 6.30, 10.15
maintains, 2.12, 10.42, 13.15, 13.17, 15.17
master of, 9.18
oneness of, with, Introduction, Introduction, Introduction, Introduction, 2.20, 2.22, 2.23, 5.3, 13.3, 15.7, 15.16, 15.16
related eternally with, 3.27, 11.41, 11.55 (2)
relationship of, with, Introduction, 2.51, 4.17, 6.28, 7.14, 9.9, 10.42, 13.1, 13.23
representations of, among, 10.21–31, 10.33, 10.37
supports from within, 10.42
transcendental to activities of, 6.29, 9.9–10
united in yoga with, 6.47
well-wisher of, 1.36
as Kṛṣṇa, 9.17
as Kṛṣṇa’s, 4.35, 5.10, 5.11
bodily parts, 7.23
parts & parcels, Introduction, Introduction, Introduction, 1.15, 2.13, 2.16, 2.18, 2.23, 2.46, 3.28, 3.36, 3.37, 3.41, 4.12, 4.21, 4.35, 5.3, 5.5, 5.29, 6.1, 6.28, 6.47, 9.17, 13.20, 13.23, 15.7, 15.16, 17.3, 18.46, 18.55, 18.78 (5)
servants, Introduction, 2.51, 2.53, 2.71, 4.17, 4.18, 6.28, 6.29, 7.20, 7.30, 11.43, 13.13, 18.73
sons, 7.14
Kṛṣṇa’s explanation of, as Sāṅkhya, 2.39 (1)
as kṣetra-jña, “knower of the field,” 13.1–5, 13.6, 13.18, 13.20, 13.27, 14.3
liberated. See: Liberation
liberation for. See: Liberation
as life of body, 2.17, 2.18, 2.20, 10.20
life symptoms of, 13.6
location of, in body, 2.20
not Lord, 13.3, 13.4
Lord &, oneness of, 2.20, 2.23, 2.24
See also: Living entity (entities), Kṛṣṇa & . . .
Lord
compared with, 2.25
explains, 2.11–30
form of, accompanying. See: Supersoul
Lord’s satisfaction required of, 6.1, 6.2, 6.7
love for God dormant in, 12.9
manifest & unmanifest, 2.28, 8.18–19, 13.20
manifested as combination of spirit & matter, 14.3, 14.4
& material nature, all as combinations of, 13.27
māyā &. See: Māyā
memory of, compared with Lord’s memory, 4.6
modes of nature &. See: Mode(s) of nature
nature of, Introduction, 2.12–13, 2.16–30, 13.32
See also: Living entity (entities), constitutional position of
nature controls, 7.13–14, 13.22
nature impregnated with, 2.39 (1)
nature not origin of, 14.3
not
born, 2.20, 2.21
breakable, 2.24
burnable, 2.23, 2.24
changeable, 2.13, 2.16, 2.20, 2.21, 2.24, 2.25, 2.30
conceivable, 2.25
cuttable, 2.23, 15.7
deniable, 2.17
destructible, 2.17–25
divisible, 2.13, 2.23, 2.24, 15.7
dryable, 2.23, 2.24
killable, 2.17–21, 2.23–24, 2.39 (1)
Lord, 13.8 (13)
measurable, 2.17, 2.18
separable from Lord, 2.23
visible, 2.18, 2.25
viṣ
ṇu-tattva, 2.17
wettable, 2.23, 2.24
as numberless, 2.17
oneness of, with Lord, Introduction, Introduction, Introduction, Introduction, 2.20, 2.22, 2.23, 4.7, 13.3, 15.7, 15.16
opulences of, compared with Lord’s, 2.2 (3)
original nature of, 3.36, 17.3
See also: Living entity (entities), constitutional position of
origin of, 7.6, 9.8, 14.3–4
Kṛṣṇa as, 2.16, 3.15, 3.37, 6.29, 7.6, 7.10, 10.6, 10.15, 10.42, 11.1, 13.17, 18.46
research of, 15.3
See also: Creation
as parts and parcels of Lord, 2.13, 2.20, 2.23, 2.24, 7.23
past & future lives of. See: Birth; Transmigration of soul(s)
perfect. See: Pure devotee(s); Liberated soul(s); specific perfected beings
powers of, & Lord, 7.19
present everywhere, 2.24
as primeval, 2.20
as proprietor of nothing, 3.30
protection for
by Kṛṣṇa 9.18
by kṣatriyas, 2.31, 2.32
as pure, 3.36, 15.9
purification for. See: Purification
purpose of, Introduction, 4.35
See also: Living entity (entities), constitutional position of
as puruṣa, 13.20
qualities of, source of, 10.4
reactions for activities of. See: Karma; Sinful reaction(s); Work, reactions of
relatives of, Kṛṣṇa as, 9.17
in Sāṅkhya philosophy, 13.25
as sarva-gata, 2.24
in seed form, 14.3, 14.4
seed of, Kṛṣṇa as, 7.10, 10.39, 14.4
seen equally by transcendentalist, 12.3, 18.54
self-realization for. See: Kṛṣṇa consciousness; Self-realization
senses of, 13.15
See also: Senses
as servants always, Introduction
as servants of Lord, Introduction, 1.21, 2.51, 2.53, 2.71, 4.18, 7.20, 7.30, 11.43, 13.13, 18.73
directly or indirectly, 6.29
eternally, 2.53, 2.71, 4.17, 4.18, 6.28, 6.29, 7.30, 13.13, 18.73
See also: Living entity (entities), constitutional position of
serves Lord or māyā, 18.73
service to Lord as duty of, 2.48–51
sinful activity by. See: Sinful activity (activities)
sinful reactions for. See: Sinful reaction(s)
size of, 2.17, 2.18, 2.19, 2.20, 2.25, 2.29, 8.9
as soul, 2.12, 2.18, 2.28, 2.30, 7.1, 7.29, 13.20, 15.7
not body, 2.19, 2.28, 2.30, 5.2, 5.5, 9.15, 13.20, 15.7
Kṛṣṇa explains, 2.13–30
source of, Kṛṣṇa as, 7.6
species of
creation of, 9.8, 9.10
number of, 7.10, 7.15 (7), 8.3, 13.21
transmigration &, 8.3, 16.19
spiritual nature of, 13.32–34, 18.20, 18.78 (7)
See also: Living entity (entities), constitutional position of
as steady, 2.20
struggle for existence of, 15.16
as subordinate to Lord, 1.21, 2.25, 4.5, 13.8 (15)
See also: Living entity (entities), constitutional position of; Living entity (entities), as servants. . .
sufferings of. See: Suffering
as superior energy, Introduction, 6.29, 7.5–6, 7.14, 14.27
Supersoul &. See: Supersoul, living entities & . . .
Supreme Lord &. See: Living entity (entities), Kṛṣṇa & . . .
surrendered to Lord. See: Devotee(s); Pure devotee(s); Surrender to Lord
sustainer of, Kṛṣṇa as, 9.18
symptom of, consciousness as, 2.20, 13.34
temporary existence of, 4.12
See also: Body (bodies), material, as temporary
theories of, 18.21
as transcendental
to body, 2.16–30, 13.32–34
but conditioned, 14.5
to modes of nature, 13.32
to senses, mind, & intelligence, 3.43
transformations of, six, 2.20, 10.34
transmigration of. See: Transmigration of soul(s)
treatment & diet for cure of, 6.35
types of
according to conditioning of modes, 14.6–9
known via Bhagavad-gītā, 2.54
theories of, 18.21
universal form &. See: Universal form of Lord
as vijñāna-brahma, 13.21
violence by. See: Violence
weapons cannot kill, 2.23
welfare work for, highest, 5.25
within Lord, 9.4, 9.5, 9.8, 9.10
See also: Animal(s); Conditioned soul(s); Human being(s); Soul(s)
Living force
Kṛṣṇa represented by, 10.22
See also: Consciousness; Living entity (entities); Soul(s)
Logical argument, 10.32
Logicians
argument among, 10.32
Kṛṣṇa’s representation among, 10.32
Lokāyatika philosophers & philosophy, 2.26
Lord, Supreme. See: Kṛṣṇa, Lord; Supreme Lord
Love, god of, 10.28
Love for Lord, 4.20, 8.28
begun at any time, 3.41
compared to milk, 3.37
by cowherd boys, 11.8
by devotees, 3.13, 8.28
devotional service &, 9.2 (9), 10.9, 10.10, 11.49, 12.9
dormant, revival of, 12.9
faith in God matures into, 17.28
by friends, playmates, & parents of Kṛṣṇa, 11.8
Kṛṣṇa seen via, 11.55 (6)
Lord’s form suitable for relationships with devotees possessing, 11.54 (9)
lust
as perverted reflection of, 3.41
as transformation of, 3.37
as natural condition, 3.41
reciprocated accordingly, 4.11
required for remembering Him, Introduction
in unalloyed devotion, as knowledge, 13.8
See also: Bhakta(s); Bhakti-yoga; Devotional service; Kṛṣṇa consciousness
Lust, 2.62, 3.37–41, 3.43, 16.8–12, 16.18, 16.21–22
anger, greed, &, 16.21–22
compared
to fire, 3.39
to smoke, dust, & womb, 3.38
to yogurt, 3.37
conquered via Kṛṣṇa consciousness, 3.43
danger of, 3.40–41
in Kṛṣṇa’s service, 3.37
as love for Kṛṣṇa transformed, 3.37
as perversion of love for God, 3.41
purified by devotional service, 3.41
regulating senses to control, 3.41
senses &, 3.40, 3.42
sitting places of, 3.40
See also: Attachment; Desire(s), material; Sense gratification
M
Mādhava, Lord, 1.36, 8.22
Mādhavendra Purī
in disciplic succession, Disciplic Succession
Kṛṣṇa remembered by, 2.52
quoted on transcending rites & rituals via devotional service, 2.52
Madhu demon, 1.15, 8.2
Madhusūdana, Lord, Kṛṣṇa as, Introduction, 1.32, 2.1, 2.4, 6.33, 8.2
reason known as, 1.15, 2.1, 8.2
Madhvācārya, Introduction, Disciplic Succession, 7.15 (2)
Mādhyandināyana-śruti quoted on liberated soul in spiritual world, 15.7
Madness from mode of ignorance, 14.8, 14.9, 14.13, 14.17, 14.18
Mahā-bāhu, Arjuna as, 2.26
Mahābhārata, Introduction, 1.1, 4.8
quoted on Bhagavad-gītā’s history, 4.1 (4)
quoted on munis, 2.56
Mahad brahma, 14.3
Mahājanas (Vedic authorities), 10.12
named, 4.16
Mahā-mantra
for remembering Lord, 8.5
See also: Chanting in Kṛṣṇa consciousness
Mahārājas. See: Kṣatriya(s); specific kings
Maharloka, 9.18, 9.2
0
Mahātmā(s), 8.15
characteristics of, 7.19, 8.15, 9.13–15
meaning of, 11.37
as pure devotees, 9.13
See also: Devotee(s); Pure devotee(s); Sage(s); specific personalities
Mahat-tattva, 7.4, 9.8
brahma-jyotir covered by, 13.18
creation &, 13.20, 14.3
material world under, 15.6
soul of, Lord as, 10.20
Mahā Upaniṣad quoted on creation, 10.8
Mahā-viṣṇu, 7.4, 11.1, 13.20
in cosmic ocean, 10.20
creation &, 9.8, 11.54 (4)
as expansion of Kṛṣṇa, 11.54 (4)
mahat-tattva &, 10.20
universes from, 11.54 (4)
Mammonism. See: Materialism; Sense gratification
Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad quoted on material world as manifestation of Brahman, 5.10
Maṇipuṣpaka conchshell, 1.16
Mankind. See: Human being(s); Society
Manu(s)
age of, 4.1 (4)
Bhagavad-gītā spoken to, 4.1
in disciplic succession, Introduction, 4.16
as Kṛṣṇa conscious authority, 4.16
Kṛṣṇa origin of, 10.6
for Kṛṣṇa’s appearance, millennium of, 4.7
origin of, 10.6
surrender to Lord by, 7.15 (2)
Manu-saṁhitā
cited
on lust, 3.39
on punishment for murder, 2.21
as instruction for human society, 3.21
law derived from, 16.7
law of, concerning women, 16.7
reformatory ceremonies of, 7.15 (8)
regulations for human behavior in, 16.7
Mārgaśīrṣa, Kṛṣṇa represented by, 10.35
Marginal energy. See: Energy (energies), marginal, living entities as; Living entity (entities)
Marīci, Kṛṣṇa represented by, 10.21
Marijuana, 3.24
Marriage
advantages of, 18.5
neglect of, 16.7
required in human society, 18.5
sannyāsī’s role in, 18.5, 18.7
See also: Family (Family life)
Maruts
Kṛṣṇa’s representation among, 10.21
universal form &, 11.22
Material activities. See: Fruitive activity; Materialism
Material attachment. See: Attachment
Material body. See: Body (bodies), material
Material desires. See: Attachment; Desire(s), material
Material energy. See: Energy (energies), marginal, living entities as; Energy (energies), material
Materialism
anxiety from, Introduction
as asat, Introduction
compared with spiritual life, 1.32
family’s destruction results in, 1.37–40
illusion of. See: Illusion
illusion via, 2.2 (6)
literature in, Introduction
as nonexistence, Introduction
perplexities of, 2.7