noun
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a controlling or being controlled; control.
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the act fact of controlling one's passion.
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concentration of one's attention on an object at a time.
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patience; endurance.
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effort; endeavour.
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the deluge that is believed to destroy the entire universe.
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the qualitiy of being humane, human.
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a solemn promise or pledge, esp. one made to a god, dedicating oneself to an act, service or way of life a vow.
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a restraining as virtue.
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one of the six daily religious observations to be followed by jaina householders.