dana meaning in Sanskrit
दान dāna
/ˈdɑːnə/US/ˈdeɪ.nə/
dana in Sanskrit: दान (dāna). In English, dana means the virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms, in Indian philosophy.
Sanskrit words for dana
- virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms
- दान dāna
English meaning of dana
- noun The virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms, in Indian philosophy.
dana in other languages
Questions about dana in Sanskrit
- What is the meaning of dana in Sanskrit?
- Dana in Sanskrit is दान (dāna).
- dana इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
- Dana: दान (dāna).
- What does dana mean in English?
- Dana means the virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms, in Indian philosophy.
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