Abhishiva
a religious rite
Dharma
The specific role and responsibilities a person is fated to have, exclusive to that person and specific to his caste. It can only be satisfied through action.
Adharma
Living in wicked defiance of one's dharma, often choosing instead to live by greed or envy.
Caste System
The Hindu class system, determined by birth.
Ksatriya
The caste made up of warriors and rulers.
Brahmin
The highest caste, made up of holy men, ascetics, and scholars.
Suta
A hybrid caste for someone born to one Brahmin and one Ksatriya. Often, Sutas are artists or storytellers of some type.
Lotus
A type of flower that represents beauty and growth in Hinduism.
Asram
A hermitage
Eunuch
A man who has been castrated
Bondsman
Slave
Consecration
The ritual by which a king takes his throne
Bounteous
Plentiful
Dakshina
Donation, payment for teachings
Raja
Hindu for king
Diksha
Initiation into a sacred rite
Gandharva
Celestial singer
Gandiva
Arjun's bow
Ghee
A clarified butter that is both sacred in Hinduism and a key ingredient in Indian food
Boon
A supernatural gift given to a human who has merited reward
Kanka
A bird of prey
Manta
An repetitive incantation used in devotional practices
