Ramayana, Epic of Rama, Prince of India
An Abbreviated Translation of the Indian Classic, the Ramayana by Romesh Chundar Dutt in 2,000 verses
An Abbreviated Translation of the Indian Classic, the Ramayana by Romesh Chundar Dutt in 2,000 verses
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Glossary - 172<br />
CHANDAN, sandal-tree, also the fragrant sandal paste.<br />
CHOWRI (properly CHAMARI), the yak; the tail <strong>of</strong> which is used as a fan.<br />
DAKSHINA, gifts made at sacrifices.<br />
DASAPUTRA, son <strong>of</strong> a slave.<br />
DEVA, gods.<br />
DEVADARU (lit. heavenly tree), the Himalayan pine.<br />
DEVA-KANYA, celestial maid.<br />
DEVA-RISHI, celestial saint.<br />
DHARMA-RAJA, monarch by reason <strong>of</strong> piety and virtue.<br />
DIKSHA, initiation into a sacred rite,<br />
DUNDUBHI, drum.<br />
GANDHARVA, celestial musician.<br />
GANDIVA, Arjun’s bow.<br />
GAURI, a goddess, wife <strong>of</strong> Siva.<br />
GHRITA OR GHEE, clarified butter.<br />
GRAHA, the being <strong>of</strong> darkness who is supposed to seize the sun and the moon at<br />
eclipse; a planet with malignant influence.<br />
GURU, preceptor.<br />
HANSA, swan or goose.<br />
HOMA, a sacrificial rite or <strong>of</strong>fering.<br />
HOWDA, the seat on an elephant.<br />
IDA, a form <strong>of</strong> sacrificial <strong>of</strong>fering.<br />
KANKA, a bird <strong>of</strong> prey.<br />
KARMA, act which brings its fruit in life or in after life.