a body of Indian veterans of the time of the Emperor Akbar, somewhat of the nature of pensioners, but liable to be called out for active service on emergency, (hence) one who is supported by the king as a pensioner, without rendering service of any kind, (hence) a lazy, indolent fellow

sluggish, idle, lazy

guidance, counsel

greatest leader or guide

commission, office, post

rank, designation, post, trust, charge, a commission

(Sufism) unitarianism

sigh of the enemy, rival

oneness of God, unity, individuality, belief in the unity of God

traditions, chiefly the traditions of Prophet Muhammad

a heart-piercing sigh

breach of contract

of or relating to God, the One and Alone

to make a compact, or covenant, to make a compact), entering into a compact, or confederacy, or alliance

light of God