# Endnotes explained — The Pilgrim Kamanita

> Chapter companion for The Pilgrim Kamanita by Karl Gjellerup.

## What happens

This chapter provides explanatory notes and references for terms and names used throughout the book, including geographical locations, cultural symbols, and literary allusions.

## Key lines

> The golden umbrella is the emblem of royalty.

The golden umbrella symbolizes royal authority.

_Explains the cultural significance of the golden umbrella._

> Rajagriha = “royal city,” now Rajgir, ten miles southeast of Patna.

Rajagriha, meaning 'royal city,' is the modern town of Rajgir, located about ten miles southeast of Patna.

_Provides the historical and geographical identification of Rajagriha._

> The Oxford of ancient India, lying in the Punjab.

A reference to Taxila, the ancient center of learning situated in the Punjab region.

_Identifies the ancient university city of Taxila._

> Angulimala = wreath of fingers.

The name Angulimala means 'garland of fingers.'

_Explains the etymology of the character Angulimala's name._

> Bhagavad Gîta.

The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture.

_References the well-known Indian philosophical text._

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