The Delight of Persian Illumination

An artisan shilpin is called Karigar kārigara original: "kārigarastu śilpini", from Persian kārīgar. Artistry or craftsmanship shilpa is known as Karigari kārigarī. A musician or one who plays an instrument vādya-vādaka is called Atmajeda possibly a phonetic corruption of a Persian musical term.

Regarding men and status: A man nara of certain lineage is noted. For a saint or elder upon a throne or seat patta, the term Pir phīra is used from Persian pīr. In the game of dice shari, the term Nard narda is used referring to Nard, an ancestor of backgammon.

A seal or stamp mudra is called Muhara muhara from Persian muhr. On a tablet or board phalaka, a mechanical device or instrument is known as Yantra-krti. In the context of victory or justice, the term Dad dāda is used from Persian dād, meaning justice or gift. An image or reflection pratibimba is related to these forms.

The word Barobar barobara signifies "equal" or "correct" from Persian barābar. In the context of construction or creation nirmāna, a laborer or worker karma-kara is called Majur majūra from Persian mazdūr. The wages or the state of labor is called Majuri majūrī. For a servant bhrtya, the term Betal or Naukar may be used. An administrator or official is known as a Diwan divāna from Persian dīwān.

Regarding drinking vessels: for a wine vessel madya-pātra, the term is Piyala piyālā from Persian piyāla. This applies to vessels for drinking various spirits and decoctions. For a water vessel jala-pātra with a cover or lid pidhāna, various types of pots and containers khana are described.

The process of mixing or gathering is called Salasa. In the professional castes: for a priest or Brahmin vipra, certain terms apply. A florist or garland-maker mālākāra is called Vanavanu. A scribe or accountant is the Kayastha.

To know the professions:
A potter kumbhakāra is called Kulala.
A goldsmith svarnakāra is called Jaganga or Zargar.
For copper tāmra, the term Misar is used related to Persian mis.
A barber nāpita is called Damjama.
A blacksmith lohakāra is called Aru-nava.
A tailor sauchika is called Darzi darjī from Persian darzī.
The needle sūchī is the essential tool of this trade.