GLOSSARY

Aagneyaastra : A missile charged with an invocation to the God Agni (Fire).

Aaryaputra : 'Noble prince; classical form of address by wife to husband, betokening love and respect combined.

Aashrama : Hermitage.

Aasuric Yajna : Sacrifice pertaining to Asuras.   Demoniacal sacrifice and necromancy for gaining power.

Abhisheka : Religious rite of pouring or sprinkling sacred waters on the head of one who is installed as King or First Prince.

Adharma : Sin, unrighteous action, opposite of dharma.

Agni : The God of Fire.

Alakaapuri : The capital of Kubera, the God of Wealth.

Amaraavati : The city in heaven where Indra has his abode.

Aruna : The God of Dawn, first son of Kasyapa Prajaapati and Vinata. He was born lame.

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