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
up 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 -the action or practice of meditating.
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 radiating rays or reflecting beams of light b : vividly bright and
shining : glowing
Atonement-reparation for a wrong or injury.
Emanating-issue or spread out form
Rig-Veda-is an ancient Indian collection of vedic Sanskrit hymns. It is one of
the four canonical sacred texts
Discontent -lack of contentment; dissatisfaction with one's circumstances.
Suffice- be enough or adequate
Ablutios-the act of washing oneself
Supplication-the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or
humbly.
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-VedaSages- 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-UpanishadsSatya Banyan tree- an Indians fig tree whose branches produce aerial foots that
later mature tree may cover several acres in this manner
Samanas Ascetics Undeviating Resignation Bast (mat made of)Disillusionment- 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