GLOSSARY

Paataala : The nether regions.

Paayasam : A sweet preparation of milk and rice.

Parasuraama : The sixth incarnation of Vishnu who curbed the growing arrogance of the Kshatriyas.

Pinaaka : Bow of Siva.

Pooja : Worship.

Prajaapati : The Creator.

Puraanas : Sacred legends.

Pushpaka Vimaana : Aerial chariot of Raavana which originally belonged to Kubera. Sitting in this chariot, one could obtain anything he or she desired.

Raajagriha : The capital of the Kekaya country.

Raajasabha : Council of State.

Raajasik : Appertaining to the principle of activity egoism, arrogance.

Raakshasas : Evil-minded strong beings similar to Asuras.

Raakshasi : Feminine of Raakshasa.

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