GLOSSARY

Mantras : Scriptural verses, incantations.

Maya : The architect of Asuras.

Meru : A fabulous mountain around which the Sun is supposed to revolve.

Naaga : Semi-divine serpents.

Naaraayana : Vishnu.

Naarada : The celestial rishi with the lute.

Namah : Bow, salutation.

Nandigraama : A village near Ayodhya where Bharata lived and ruled Ayodhya as a deputy of Raama.

Neeti Saastra : Science of government and diplomacy.

Nikumbhila : A cave and grove in Lanka where oblations were offered to Kaali.

Niyati : Law.

Paaduka : Footwear.

Paaraayana : Reading a Puraana or Epic as a daily devotional exercise.

Paarijaata : A celestial flowering tree.

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