GLOSSARY

Raja Rishi : An eminent sage, a philosopher-king.

Rishabha : A peak in the Himalayas.

Rishi : A sage who has undergone severe austerities.

Rudra : Siva.

Saama : Peaceful approach to the enemy, negotiation.

Saastras : Sacred lore.

Saatvik : Appertaining to the element of equanimity as distinguished from the principles of activity and inertia.

Sanyaasini : A female recluse, feminine of Sanyaasi.

Sarama : Wife of Vibheeshana. She and Trijata were the friends among the Raakshasis that Seeta had during her incarceration in the Asoka Vana.

Sarayu : A tributary of the river Ganges on the North bank.

Satyaparaakrama : Righteous and strong. Strong in right eousness.

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