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There are hundreds of Sanskrit terms which are frequently used by writers, poets, and scholars. This concise dictionary will acquaint you with the most common of those Sanskrit terms.
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Dictionary of Sanskrit Terms - Students' Academy
Dictionary of Sanskrit Terms
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Chapter 1: A
Advaita Vedanta
It is the Vedantic philosophy which is the basis of the all Vedic teachings. It is a non dualistic form of philosophy.
Agamas Shaivite
The Holy Scriptures which were believed to have been written in the ancient times are known as Agamas Shaivite in Sanskrit language.
Agni Vedic
Agni means fire and Vedic means of Vedas, thus Agni Vedic means Vedic Fire or Sacred Fire.
Ananda
Ananda is a state of bliss or happiness. The adjectival form of the word is Anandit which means happy.
Anna
Anything which is edible and produced on land means Anna in Sanskrit. In short Anna means food, it excludes
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