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tamas --
the material mode of ignorance, characterized by ignorance, lethargy, and madness.
 
tapasya-
austerity; voluntary acceptance of some material inconvenience for progress in spiritual life.
 
Tatastha-Sakti--
the marginal potency of the Supreme Lord.
 
Teachings of Lord Caitanya--
a summary study by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada of the book CAITANYA-CARITAMRTA
 
Thakura Bhaktivinoda--See BHAKTIVINODA THAKURA.
 
Tilaka
clay from the Holy places of Krishna's pastimes (Vrndavan, Mayapur, Dvaraka, Mathura) is used to mark the body with the sign of a Vrndavana Vaisnava. (a devotee of Krishna) this is used to signify that the body is a temple of Visnu the Supreme Lord, and dedicated to His service.
 
Tri-pad-vibhuti--
the spiritual nature, which is three fourths of the Lord's energy.
 
Tyagis--
those in the renounced order of life.
 

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