Siddhartha: "The Brahmin's Son" (1-9)

Research and define the following terms (some are Buddhist terms, some
are people/objects, and some are regular vocabulary words).
Brahmin-A role in the Hindu caste system. An example would be a teacher,
scholar, or a doctor. A person with high power and superiority over others
due to placement as the most high.
Om This word, also spelled Aum, is a sacred Hindu word used during prayer.
It is used to call God closer to you by saying it three times before prayer.
Om/Aum is a spiritual outcall. This sacred word is also seen across practices
of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.
Art of contemplation & meditation
Atma- A concept or word that describes one inner self
Avaricious- Greed. A strong desire for more and more money and power
All-Radiant - Perfection. A place where you are shown to be the prime
definition of perfection. You become a God.
Atonement-is the separation of two parties due to the wrong doing of one by
the other. Usually is followed by reconciliation or a mending of the issue.
Emanating-when something like new or disease spreads from one start point
to another.
Rig-Veda- it is the oldest Veda. ( Vedas is a large text of literature that came
from the Indian Subcontinent. Contains the oldest hindu scriptures) Is known
as the Book of Mantra. This is the oldest literature Sanskrit:
Discontent - not being satisfied
Suffice- being sufficient or being enough
Ablutions - the act of physically cleansing oneself in for a spiritual
reassurance
Supplication- is asking someone to the point of begging for something in the
most honest and humble way
Prajapati- they are basically the Kings of all. They are the high power who
deities or God of all. They rule over creation of life and protection of it.

Transient- staying the same place for a short period of time ( A rolling stone)
Upanishads of Sama-Veda
Sages- A plant used to blessed and remove the toxins from ones life
Insatiable not able to be pleased
Discourses- a form of communication that is either written or spoken
Chandogya-Upanishadsa is the oldest Upanishads. Is a sanskrit text that is
embedded in the Chandogya Brahmana of the Sama Veda of Hinduism
Satya this is the sanskrit word for truth. It is also a reference to being
truthful in oneself thought speech and action.
Banyan tree an indian fig tree branches produce aerial roots that after a
period of growth become accessory trunks.
Samanas the name for wandering ascetics from the indian subcontinent
Ascetics people who practice severe on intense self discipline and abstention
from indulgence
Undeviating - is when you are steady and constant no steering of
Resignation when you step down from a high position
Bast (mat made of)- cloth made of a plant
Disillusionment being displeased due to the acquired knowledge that
something that was good was bad
Benumbed-not being able feeling physically or emotionally
Pilgrim- A person who travels to a spiritually sacred place for religious
purposes