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Haku Bh u tmar i: dr amatis per son ae Timeline: 795 Nepal Sambat; 1674 CE Yala Pratap: Pradhan Bhardar’s son. Arrogant and spoiled Pragya: Pratap’s caretaker. Orphaned early on, she now works in the Pradhan Bhardar’s house looking after Pratap and other domestic chores. Fiercelyindependent and headstrong. Pragya: Pratap’s caretaker. Orphaned early on, she now works in the Pradhan Bhardar’s house looking after Pratap and other domestic chores. Fiercely independent and headstrong.
Gayo baje: An old tantric. He seeks to attain divinity by binding the Matrika, mother goddess to the mortal plane and forcing them to grant his wishes for their freedom. Has a talking pet goat. Refused the Juju’s orders to use the mother goddess to protect Yala Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. It is not history, and should not be regarded as a historical event. Although some historical characters have been mentioned, the events and the incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. The opinions expressed are those of the characters and should not be confused with the creators.
Shrestha and Ojha: Two Bhardars in Srinivas’ royal court. They harbor an intense dislike for Bhardar Pradhan. They want to undermine the Pradhan clan’s hold on the royal court and establish themselves as the major players
Gayo Baje’s Pet Goat: See Gayo Baje
Yen Pratap Malla: King of Yen dey. A self-styled polymath, and a cunning ruler. He wants to annex the two other kingdom of Nepa Manda and rule over the united Swaniga. Employees four tantric to ensure no harm come to him.
Chikuti: Former Bhardar in Pratap Malla’s royal court. Was imprisoned by Malla on treason charges. Managed to escape from the gallows. Currently privately staying with Pradhan Bhardar in Yala. Evenn in exile, he hasstopped meddling in politics. Khwopa Jagat Prakash Malla: King of Khwopa. Frequently on the receiving end of Yen and Yala's aggression. Lost several cultural properties to Yen during the one-sided war five years prior to the current time. Currently negotiating a new alliance with Yala.
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NEWA GLOSSARY
Gubhajus: Shakya/Bajracharya priest clan
Abu: Father
Haku: Black
Aji: Grandmother
Haku Bhutmari: A black Kite
Aila: Spirit made from distilling rice grain
Hali Mate: Shut up
Aila-kulu: Drunkard
Hara Maka: Mischievous; mischievous as a monkey
Asta: Eight
Istadev: Titular deity
Baje / bajya: A priest
Juju: King
Bajya-pi: Multiple priests. The suffix -pi denotes multiple
Jhakri: Shaman; faith-healer
Bhardar: Courtier
Kipat: Taxes
Balama: Beautiful. Used for person
Kija: Brother
Banla: Beautiful
Khowpa: Bhaktapur
Bhaju: Mister
Kirti: Glory; glorious deeds
Bhot: Any area outside beyond the Himalaya; from Lhasa
Mikha: Eyes
Bara: Coming of age ritual for Newa girls
Maru Satta: Also known as Kasthamandap. Most probably the oldest structure in the Yen Layeku
Baa: Father Baikuntha-bas: Implying that someone has died and has gone to heaven
Mohni: Most important festival time in the Newa calendar; starts post harvest and includes a lot of feasts and cultural events
Bhi-suthey: Good morning
Mohar: Currency
Bhighnaharta: Destroyer of hardships;
Maicha: Girl
Chuswa-musya: Trivial
Namasangati: Buddhist holy text
Choela: Newa meat delicacy made out of water-buffalo meat
Nakwo: Present day Nuwakot district
Cha: A suffix attached to much loved person, food items and anything that the sayer holds dear
Nhu: New
Chandra Nighantu: An ancient Ayurved text Darshan: Act of seeing the image of a deity; Praying directly in front of the deity’s statue so that the deity sees the devotee
Nhu: Da : New Year Nakhtya: A celebratory feast after a major cultural festival / event Nakwo: Nuwakot
Dyo / Dya: God, Deity
Nepa Manda: Present day Kathmandu Valley
Dyo-safu: Holy book
Pragyaparamita Sutra: One of the holiest Buddhist book
Dey: Country
Pasa: Friend
Gwara: Thick skinned; a dimwit; used as an insult; also means chubby
Paath: Recital
Guthi: A semi-religious group formed for a specific task, for example taking care of a
Pukhu: Pond
Pragya Paath: Recital of Pragyaparamita Sutra
religious + public structure.
Gayam: Very different; Often used as a exasperated statement about how unconventional
Paubha: A traditional Newa painting style. Mostly portrays Buddhist deities
Sapta: Seven
something/someone is
Sasale: At the in-laws place Sasa-kija: Brother-in-law Suvay: Thank you Silalekh: A edict written in stone and placed in public places, mostly in and around temples recording the deeds of the donors who commissioned it Srimul (Bihar): Monastery Swaniga: The three countries of Nepa Manda Saw-ma: flower Silu Wanegu: Pilgrimage to the holy lake of Gosaikunda. Undertaken by Newa people of Nepa Manda. Gosaikunda is considered as one of the holiest lakes. Many wealthy benefactor commissioned a paubha after a successful journey Shyata: to be killed Suvay: Thank you Tantra-siddha: Someone who’s a fully initiated in the esoteric tantrik arts Tirthatan: Pilgrimage Thha-chhen: Ancestral home (Wife’s; in-laws’ place) Tuyu: White Tuyu Mikha: White colored eyes Thyasafu: An illustrated manuscript Wasa: Medicine. Colloquially, liquor Wein: Mentally challenged person. A crude way of saying it. Ustad: Teacher Yen: Kathmandu Yala: Patan / Lalitpur Yamaraj: The god of death