Etymology

diksha

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Today it means: The giving of a mantra or initiation by the guru in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Full definition →

Sanskrit दीक्षा
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diksha · noun1

  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromदीक्षा
  2. English todaydiksha

Borrowed from Sanskrit दीक्षा (dīkṣā).

Diksha · proper noun2

  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromदीक्षा
  2. English todayDiksha

Borrowed from Sanskrit दीक्षा (dīkṣā).

Words from the same roots

Sanskritदीक्षा all →

deeksha

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