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 - 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 - (of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a

source).
Rig-Veda 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- 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-It is an ancient Vedic Sanskrit text, and part of the

scriptures of Hinduism. One of the four Vedas, it is a liturgical text whose 1,875
verses are primary derived from the Rigveda.
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- is a Sanskrit text embedded in the ChandogyaBrahmana of the
Sama Veda of Hinduism. It is one of the oldest Upanishads. It lists as number
9 in the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads.
Upanishadseach of a series of Hindu sacred treatises written in Sanskrit c. 800200 BC,
expounding the Vedas in predominantly mystical and monistic terms.
Satya
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. Actually,

Siddhartha began life as a Brahman, but felt unfulfilled and, therefore,

decided to seek enlightenment. Along with a friend, Siddhartha leaves
home and joins a group of severe wanderers called the Samanas who
are known to many as "wandering ascetics."Apr 4, 2009
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
Benumbed- deprive of physical or emotional feeling.
Pilgrim- a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.