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Vedic

the language, an early form of Sanskrit

Vedas

the Vedas are a collection of hymns and other ancient religious texts

hymns

a religious song or poem of praise to God

diverse

variety, different types

derive

obtain something from

deity

a god or a goddess

uttered

make a sound with one's voice

incantations

a series of words said as a magic spell or charm

prose

written language in its ordinary form

rhythm

regular repeated pattern of movement or sound

concerned

here, related to

adversities

a difficult or unpleasant situation

administer

manage and be responsible for

reflections

here, to show a picture of

meditating

the act of remaining in a silent and calm state for a period of time

wilderness

region uncultivated and uninhabited by human beings

accurate

correct, exact, and without any mistakes

rites

a religious or a traditional ceremony

profound

having deep understanding of

issue

an important topic or problem for debate or discussion

prevalent

widespread in a particular area or at a particular time

patriarchal

ruled or controlled by men

initial

existing or occurring at the beginning

wattle

woven wall with grass strips

daub

clay mixed with cowdung

relished

tasty to eat

yoghurt

slightly sour thick liquid made from milk

recreation

activity done for enjoyment when one is not working

cymbals

musical instrument

conch

a shell which when blown into makes sound

percussion

a type of musical instrument

yoked

attach to or tie to something

remedies

a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury

manure

animal dung used for fertilizing land

ensure

make certain

taming

to domesticate an animal

harnessing

a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other animal is fastened to a cart

chariot

a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle car of ancient times used also in processions and races

spoked

a wheel with rods in it

animal husbandry

the farming of animals to produce foods such as meat, eggs, and milk

notion

belief about something

detach

separate or disconnected

solitary

being alone

convention

decision based on belief

renounce

refuse to continue to recognize

phenomena

extraordinary or different

calamities

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster