________________
GLOSSARY
Arts, 72 and 64--Arts have been identified as 64 in some cases and 72 10 others, which are to be acquired by a person to obtain full accomplishment
Avadhı knowledge--Extra-sensory knowledge without the use of sense organs This comes at a certain stage of spiritual advancement.
Bharanda-A giant bird of which there is mention in many Jaina stories. It has two mouths and one belly Traders used to go to the Valley of Diamonds with their help These birds have been praised in the Jaina literature for their extreme steadfastness
Bhila- A man belonging to the aboriginal tribe Men of this tribe usually live on hunting
Chakravartin-World-monarch, emperor
Garuda-A bird supposed to be the vehicle of Vishnu, the Protector-god in the Hindu pantheon
Karambas-A sweetmeat which may be conveniently taken during a journey.
Karandaka-A fruit.
Karma.It is the substantive force, matter in very subtle form Matter-atoms called pudgala fill up all cosmic space The soul, by its communication with the outer world, becomes literally penetrated with by these matter-atoms These in their turn become karma and build up a body round the soul called karman sarira which does not drop out even when the soul moves out from one existence and goes to another. Karma works in such a subtle way that every action leaves a mark of its owo which is retained and built in into the organism to determine and guide the future course of the soul. Karman sarira drops out only at liberation.
Kayotsarga-A posture of meditation in which a monk loses even his body sepse It is popular with the Jaina monks.
Kinnara-A species of Vyantara god. They are, with yaksas, bhutas, pisachas, etc, of an inferior quality.
