noun
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a short, metrical hymn in praise of a god; a hymn.
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a sacrificial formula or a versified description of a god, meditation on which is supposed to get favour bestowed from that god.
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that portion of the vedas which contain texts, as diff. from Brāhmanas and Upaniṣads; Samhita.
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a mystical verse used by conjurers, sorcerers, etc. in black-magic.
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a counselling with one's advisors and ministers.
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a mutual exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.; counsel.
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Viṣṇu.
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Śiva.
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(astrol.) the fifth sign of the zodiac; Leo.
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a means to achieve an end (in politics).
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the essential sayings (in Samskřta or Prākřta languages) that are believed to be the key for the emancipation of the soul.
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ಮಂತ್ರಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಉಗುಳೇ ಜಾಸ್ತಿ mantrakkinta uguḷē jāsti (prov.) more words than action; a deluge of words and a drop of sense.