"Q" & "R" - "GLOSSARIAL INDEX OF SANSKRIT, TAMIL AND OTHER TERMS"

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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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"Q": Nil

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"R"

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R

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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