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GLOSSARY
Ksatriya - In the Indian social system of the past, the ksatriyas or warriors occupied the second position next to the brahmanas or priests This caste is now extinct. The Rajputs claim to be the successors of the ksatriyas, which may or may not be accepted
Nagar-seth-Town-merchant. It is an honorific title conferred on the wealthiest merchant of the city.
Namokara-This is the core mantra (inspiring words) of the Jainas which is often counted on the beads Translated into English, it is only a form of obeisance to the five 'agents of well-being, called pancha paramesthin. They are, the victor-Jinas, the perfected souls, the head of the order, the spiritul preceptor and the monks at large in the universe
Nirgrantha-Literally meaning one who is freed of all worldly ties, the word has come to be synonymous with a sramana or Jaipa monk
Seth-A wealthy merchant Srifala--A fruit, also called bael.
Tapasa–Used singly or collectively, it means a heretical monk or an order of heretical monks respectively.
Yojana-About 8 English miles Two miles make one krosa and four krosas make one yojana respectively.
Yogi, yogini-Yoga is the Hindu system of philosophic meditation and asceticism designed to bring about the reunion of the devotee's soul with the supreme reality, Viz, God. Hence the words mean a devotee of yoga, male as well as female Broadly they are a class of heretical monks who indulge in all sorts of practices considered offensive and objectionable by the orthodox Jainas.
