fasting for silence, promise for silence

one who acts according to his own will

division of land between co-sharers who are jointly bound for the payment of revenue

observing the law, fulfilling (one's) duties, practising virtue, virtuous, dutiful, moral, one who is observant of religion or duty, an honest spouse

one who goes on foot

Cattle grazing, a tax levied on pasture-land.

office of a pardhan

silver foil, silver leaf

burn (tobacco) to ashes

raw silver

being four, fourth

act of modulating the voice prior to singing, tuning the voice preparatory to singing

silver

in helplessness

backbiting, whispering

take bribes

to be burnt to ashes

enjoying

monetary bribe

earn or make much money, become wealthy, be highly successful