diksha

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noun

The giving of a mantra or initiation by the guru in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

OriginSanskrit दीक्षा →
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Meanings

diksha1

noundiksha (plural dikshas)

plural dikshas · alternative deeksha

  1. The giving of a mantra or initiation by the guru in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Diksha2

proper noun

alternative Deeksha

  1. A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Origin

diksha · noun

  1. Sanskritदीक्षा
  2. Englishdiksha

Borrowed from Sanskrit दीक्षा (dīkṣā).

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Diksha · proper noun

  1. Sanskritदीक्षा
  2. EnglishDiksha

Borrowed from Sanskrit दीक्षा (dīkṣā).

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Chicago

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