Book Title: Jainism in Bihar
Author(s): P C Roy Choudhary
Publisher: P C Roy Choudhary Patna

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________________ GLOSSARY Agam .. Antarala .. Arcbitrave Asana Brahmachari Chaitya .. Chaumukh Chobutra.. Chunam .. Dandies .. Dbarmachakra Dharmashala sacred books. vestibule, a chamber in front of a shrine. the beam or lowest divison which extends from column to column. different Yogic poses like Khadgasan, Padmasan, etc. a man leading the life of complete celibacy. a sanctuary, a temple. four images faced back to back, with the four faces looking towards the four cardinal points. a quadrangular raised platform in or outside a building. lime. reclining chairs or small cots. wheel of the law or religion. a hostel where one can stay free for some days. porter. law of cause and effect. the great Sanskrit Epic. money-lenders or rich persons who loan cash or kind on interest. the Great Vehicle, later phase of Buddhist religion. a pillar usually fixed in front of a temple. absolute salvation. a saint, a very learned man. Dvarpala .. Karma .. Mababharata Mahajans Mabayana Manstambha Mukti Muni 101

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