GLOSSARY

Vishnu : See Naaraayana.

Visravas : A rishi who was father of Raavana.

Viswakarma : The celestial architect.

Vritra : An Asura killed by Indra.

Yaaga : Sacrifice, a religious ceremony accompanied by oblations.

Yajarmaana : He who performs a sacrifice, Master of Ceremonies.

Yakshas : A class of celestial beings.

Yama : God of Death.

Yojana : A measure of distance equal probably to nine miles.

Yudhaajit : Son of the King of Kekaya. Brother of Kaikeyi.

Yuvaraaja : Prince-Regent.

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