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The Dictionary Meanings of Kṣetrajña

“ ‘The word ‘kṣetrajña’ refers to the living entity, the enjoyer, the chief and material nature.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.309, translation

What the purport teaches

  • This definition of ‘kṣetrajña’ is quoted from the Svarga-varga of the Amara-kośa dictionary.
  • The word refers to the living entity and the enjoyer.
  • The definition also includes the chief and material nature.

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