Dear Bhagavatas:
In deference to the overwhelming requests for the release of the
"GLOSSARIAL INDEX OF SANSKRIT, TAMIL AND OTHER TERMS" and the "TIME-LINE"
included as Annexures to my book “HINDUISM REDISCOVERED”,we begin with the
"Glossary".

As the Glossary is rather too lengthy, it is proposed to feature it in a
series of postings in the alphabetical order, with one or two letters at a
time.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
We hasten to assure you that the Glossary is neither exhaustive nor the
meanings error-free.

We implore your patience in going through the same and please feel free to
suggest any corrections / improvements through personal mail addressed to
"Ramanbil@..."
Thanks for your patience and understanding.

The "TIMELINE" needs a litttle reformatting. It will be releaed later, when
the reformatting is complete.

Neither of them was released to any lists so far.

Dasoham
Anbil Ramaswamy
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Raahu: (lit) One who seizes, Name of an Asura
Raaja or Raajya Neethi: Politics, Statecraft, Realpolitik
Raajasuya: Expansionist conquest of kingdoms
Raaja yOga: Kingly union, Royal union
Raakshasas: Goblins
Raasi: Zodiacal position with reference to the moon
Rahasya granta: Works on esoteric truths
Rajas: Dynamism, Vigor, Excitement, Pain, Activity
Rakshakah / Rakshya: Protector / Protected
Rakshana dOsha: Effort involved in protecting or maintaining
Rakshasa (Marriage): Marriage by capture
Rasa: Taste, Sentiment, Juice
Rasaatala: One of the nether worlds
Rasaayana: Chemistry, Tonics, Rejuvenation
Ratha (recitation): A mode of recitation of scriptural texts
Ratha: Chariot
Rbhus: A group of gnomes
REchaka : Exhaling or releasing air in breathing
REkha (recitation): A mode of recitation of scriptural texts
Retas: Creative fluid
Rishi: One having the power of knowledge, A Seer
Rishi gaNas: Group of Seers
Rita: Orderly, Harmony
Ritu: Season
ROgam: Disease, Ailment
ROgi: Fit to suffer disease, Ailing
Ruchi: Taste
Rudra: Obscure, Howler (cf) Greek Apollo, an archer god
Rupa (or Roopa): Form
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