GLOSSARY

Vaamana : The fifth incarnation of Vishnu to curb the power of Mahaabali. Vaamana became  Trivikrama of huge stature who measured Earth and Heaven in two steps

Vaanaprastha : The third stage of a Brahmin's life retiring with his wife as a preparation for sanyaasa sanyaasa.

Vaayu : The Wind God who was father of  Hanumaan.

Vaidehi : Another name of Seeta.

Vaishnava : Appertaining to Vishnu or worship of Vishnu.

Vaitarani : A terrible river in Hell.

Varuna : The Lord of the Ocean.

Veda : Scripture. It is in four books-Rig-Veda, Yajur Veda, Saama Veda and Atharvana Veda.

Vidhi : Law, decree of fate, that which is ordained.

Vidyut-Jihva : 'Lightning Tongued', a Raakshasa sorcerer.

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