The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c12.12

c12.12

Daksha, a god, 130 Dakshinā, "Baksheesh," name of Ushas, Dawn, 71. *See* Baksheesh *Dāna-stuti*, "gift-praises," 196 Dārā Shukoh, a Mogul prince, 52 *ff.* Darius I. Hystaspes, 14 Dawn, mother of Agni, 160. *See* Ushas Death, early notions of, 249 *ff.* "Death anew," or "Re-death," 253 Deivōs, "Shiners," Indo-European word for gods, 108, 148 "Desire," Kāma, personified, 237 Deucalion, myth of, 138 Deussen, Paul, Professor, 56, 233, 234 Devotion, 195, 202 *ff.*, 281; personified, 206, 273; contrasted with Faith, 193. *Cf.* Prayer. Devotional (creative) fervor, 237 Dhātar, "Maker," 242 Dhenā, "Holy Song," wife of Brihaspati, 244 Diespiter, Jupiter, 110 Dioscuri. *See* Açvins Dīrghatamas, author of a riddle-hymn, 210, 217, 229, 233 Djemshed (Yima Khshaeta), Persian epic hero, 143 Dogs of Yama, dogs of death, 105, 106, 251 Dreams and hallucinations, 255 Dyaus, Dyaush Pitar, "Father Sky," 66, 92, 95, 110, 139, 148, 152 *ff.*