GLOSSARY

Aruna is the charioteer of the Sun God

Arundhati : Wife of Sage Vasishtha, a pattern of chastity.

Astras : Miraculous weapons whose power lay in the invocations with which they were charged.

Asuras : Enemies of the Gods.

Aswapati : King of Kekaya, father of Kaikeyi and grandfather of Bharata.

Aswini Devatas : Celestial beings, twin sons of Soorya.

Avataar : Incarnation.

Bala, Ati Bala:  Two invocations to obviate hunger, thirst and sleep.

Bhaageerathi : Another name of Ganga.

Bhaagyam : Fortune, prosperity.

Bhakta :  Devotee.

Bhakti : Devotion to God, loyalty, faith.

Bheda : Diplomacy of playing one against an Bheda other in the enemy camp.

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