the third of the four stages in a brāhmaṇa's life, which is to be spent in a forest, being away from his children, worldly possession, etc.

a brāhmaṇa is this stage of life.

the tree Butea frondosa of Papiionaceae family.

the tree Madhuca indica ( = Bassia latifolia) of Sapotaceae family.

a forest in a highland.