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 member of the highest priestly Hindu castle
Om a Hindu sacred sound that is considered the greatest of all mantras
Art of contemplation & meditation Atman the spiritual life principle of the universe, especially when regarded
as internet in the real self of the individual
Avaricious miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth
All-Radiant- ultimate place of perfection where a human becomes a god
Atonement satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury
Emanating to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin
Rig-Veda- the oldest and most important of the sacred books of the Hindus
Discontent dissatisfy or displease
Suffice to be enough or adequate
Ablutions-a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious
ritual
Supplication- to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition
Prajapati- "lord of people" is a group of Hindu deities presiding over
procreation and protection of life, and thereby a King of Kings
Transient- not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory
Upanishads of Sama-Veda- any of one group of ancient Sanskrite
philosophical commentaries
Sages- a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for
profound wisdom
Insatiable not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased
Discourses-communication of thought by words
Chandogya-Upanishads- any of one group of ancient Sanskrite philosophical
commentaries
Satya- the Sanskrit word for truth
Banyan tree- East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into
the soil forming additional trunks
Samanas - wandering Hindu ascetics who practice self-denial
Ascetics - a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative
ideals and practices extreme self-denial
Undeviating to turn aside, as from a route, way, course
Resignation to give up a position
Bast (mat made of)-several strong, woody fibers, as flax, hemp, ramie, or
jute phloem and is used in the manufacture of woven goods and cordage
Disillusionment -to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism
Benumbed- to make numb; deprive of sensation
Pilgrim- a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons