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- ↑ Dalal, Roshen (2010). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide By Roshen Dalal. ISBN 9780143414216.
- ↑ Dalal, Roshen (2010). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide By Roshen Dalal. ISBN 9780143414216.