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Vedic |
the language, an early form of Sanskrit |
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Vedas |
the Vedas are a collection of hymns and other ancient religious texts |
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hymns |
a religious song or poem of praise to God |
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diverse |
variety, different types |
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derive |
obtain something from |
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deity |
a god or a goddess |
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uttered |
make a sound with one's voice |
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incantations |
a series of words said as a magic spell or charm |
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prose |
written language in its ordinary form |
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rhythm |
regular repeated pattern of movement or sound |
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concerned |
here, related to |
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adversities |
a difficult or unpleasant situation |
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administer |
manage and be responsible for |
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reflections |
here, to show a picture of |
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meditating |
the act of remaining in a silent and calm state for a period of time |
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wilderness |
region uncultivated and uninhabited by human beings |
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accurate |
correct, exact, and without any mistakes |
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rites |
a religious or a traditional ceremony |
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profound |
having deep understanding of |
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issue |
an important topic or problem for debate or discussion |
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prevalent |
widespread in a particular area or at a particular time |
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patriarchal |
ruled or controlled by men |
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initial |
existing or occurring at the beginning |
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wattle |
woven wall with grass strips |
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daub |
clay mixed with cowdung |
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relished |
tasty to eat |
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yoghurt |
slightly sour thick liquid made from milk |
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recreation |
activity done for enjoyment when one is not working |
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cymbals |
musical instrument |
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conch |
a shell which when blown into makes sound |
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percussion |
a type of musical instrument |
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yoked |
attach to or tie to something |
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remedies |
a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury |
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manure |
animal dung used for fertilizing land |
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ensure |
make certain |
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taming |
to domesticate an animal |
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harnessing |
a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other animal is fastened to a cart |
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chariot |
a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle car of ancient times used also in processions and races |
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spoked |
a wheel with rods in it |
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animal husbandry |
the farming of animals to produce foods such as meat, eggs, and milk |
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notion |
belief about something |
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detach |
separate or disconnected |
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solitary |
being alone |
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convention |
decision based on belief |
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renounce |
refuse to continue to recognize |
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phenomena |
extraordinary or different |
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calamities |
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster |