GLOSSARY

Daanavaas : Sons of Danu and Kasyapa Prajaapati, enemies of Devas.

Daityas : Sons of Diti and Kasyapa Prajaapati, enemies of Devas.

Daivam : Divine, celestial, fate.

Danda : Physical punishment, force used in meeting the enemy's tactics.

Darbha : A species of sacred grass used for religious rites.

Deva-Loka : The celestial regions.

Devarishis : Sages of Heaven.

Devas : Celestial beings, sons of Aditi and Kasyapa.

Dharma : Duty as laid down by religion or custom

Dishtam : Indicated.

Gandharvas : A Class Of semi-divine beings. Celestial musicians.

Garuda : The bird king who is Vishnu's vehicle.

Govinda : One of the names of Krishna.

Guru : Aachaarya, preceptor.

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