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 socially or culturally superior person, especially a member of the
upper classes from New England.
Om - a mystic syllable, considered the most sacred mantra in Hinduism and
Tibetan Buddhism. It appears at the beginning and end of most Sanskrit
recitations, prayers, and texts.
Art of contemplation & meditation
Atman- the spiritual life principle of the universe, especially when regarded
as inherent in the real self of the individual.
Avaricious- having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
All-Radiant- ultimate place of perfection where a human becomes a god
Atonement -reparation for a wrong or injury.
Emanating- originate from; be produced by
Rig-Veda- The Rigveda is an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit
hymns. It is one of the four canonical sacred texts of Hinduism known as the
Vedas.
Discontent - lack of contentment; dissatisfaction with one's circumstances.
Suffice - be enough or adequate
Ablutions- the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal
effect).
Supplication- the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or
humbly
Prajapati- In Hinduism, Prajapati (lord of people) is a group of Hindu deities
presiding over procreation and protection of life, and thereby a King of Kings.
Transient - lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

Upanishads of Sama-Veda- The Upanishads are a collection of texts that

contain some of the central philosophical concepts of Hinduism, some of
which are shared with Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.
Sages- an aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a
culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Insatiable - impossible to satisfy.
Discourses- written or spoken communication or debate.
Chandogya-Upanishads- The Chandogya Upanishad is a Sanskrit text
embedded in the Chandogya Brahmana of the Sama Veda of Hinduism. It is
one of the oldest Upanishads.
Satya - Satya is the Sanskrit word for truth. It also refers to a virtue in Indian
religions, referring to being truthful in one's thought, speech and action.
Banyan tree- an Indian fig tree whose branches produce aerial roots that
later become accessory trunks. A mature tree may cover several acres in this
manner
Samanas - The Samanas are a part of Siddhartha's early life.
Ascetics - a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.
Undeviating - showing no deviation; constant and steady.
Resignation - an act of retiring or giving up a position.
Bast (mat made of) -fibrous material from the phloem of a plant, used as
fiber in matting, cord, etc.
Disillusionment - a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery
that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Benumbed - deprive of physical or emotional feeling.
Pilgrim- a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.