BRÁHMANA-VARUNA: The appointment of duly authorised Bráhmans to perform religious ceremonies.

BRAHMARANDHRA: The aperture supposed to be at the crown of the head, through which the soul takes its flight on death.

BRAHMA RÁKSHASA: See Brahma Sambandh.

BRAHMA SAMBANDH: The ghost of a Bráhman that in his life time possessed high attainments, and a haughty spirit.

BRIHASPATI: Name of the preceptor of the gods.

BRUHANNADA: The name assumed by Arjuna when residing at the palace of Viráta.

BUDHA: Mercury.

BUDDHI: Name of a wife of Ganpati.

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