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Common Sanskrit Terms & Their Meaning

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TERM
MEANING
Hanuman
the monkey God, protagonist in Ramayana
Hanuman Chalisa the book containing prayers/hymns for the deified monkey God Hanuman
Havan an offering of fire in Hindu worship
Hatha Yoga
Yoga of the physical body
Hinduism
Vedic knowledge and teachings
Holi Hindu festival of colours
Homa
Vedic worship, Fire offerings
Hum
great mantra of Agni and Shiva

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