The Monsoon Rain (23 page)

He had atoned for his sins, hadn’t he?

THE END.

Hindi Terms:-

British Empire Glossary
:-

Achkan -long top worn by men

Barra Sahib –Big boss

Bearer-House valet or servant

Chacha - uncle

Chota Sahib- Chota is small, and sahib is boss, hence “small boss,” a term of endearment

Churidar-Indian trousers

Coolie- garden worker;-they were usually from Central India and were known as santals

Jee-Yes polite way of replying.

Khansamah-cook

Memsahib- lady of the house

Mantras-A sacred word or formula chanted during any Hindu religious ceremonies

Mandap-A raised platform set up for weddings or any religious ceremonies

Pallav- part of the sari which is draped around the shoulder