A River Sutra Glossary

by Gita Mehta

A River Sutra Glossary

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Vanaprasthi

One who has retired to forest to reflect upon the meaning of life

Shiv-o-ham

I am Shiv

Tapas

heat

Mullah

Priest

Mia

Man, equivalent to English mister

Paan

A preparation of betel leaf and spices, meant to be spat out after chewing

Paanwallah

One who arranges paan

Sahib

sir

Paisa

One hundredth of a rupee

Yaar

friend

Puka

strong

Nagara

city

Dom

a lowly caste in the Hindu caste system, whose people are mandated to burn the dead and are considered untouchables.

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