Betel and pawn, a mixture for chewing, frequently offered in
politeness, as snuff with us. Bheels, savages, wild tribes,
robbers.
Bhimadhanwa, brother of Kandukavati.
Buddhist, a disciple of Buddha. Buddha was a Hindoo reformer, whose
followers were once very numerous in India, but at the date of these
stories had been much diminished in number, through the persecutions
of the brahmans. They still, however, form a large part of the
population of Ceylon, Thibet, China, and some other countries, though
the comparatively pure religion of the founder has for the most part
degenerated into gross idolatry and unmeaning ceremonies.
Chakravâka, name of a bird quoted for affection, as turtle-doves by
us.
Chandâla, a pariah, outcast.
Chandrasena, foster-sister of the Princess Kandukavati.
Châtaka, a bird supposed to be very fond of rain, and to make a loud
noise at its approach.
Dhanamittra, husband of Kulapâlika, friend of Apahâravarma.
Dharmapâla, one of Râjahansa's ministers.
Dharmavardhana, King of Sravasti.