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devotion meaning in Sanskrit

निष्ठा niṣṭhā

UK/dɪˈvəʊʃən//dɪˈvoʊʃən/

devotion in Sanskrit: निष्ठा (niṣṭhā), भक्ति (bhakti), अरमति (aramati), धी (dhī). In English, devotion means the act or state of devoting or being devoted; a feeling of being devoted (to something).

Sanskrit words for devotion

the act or state of devoting or being devoted
निष्ठा niṣṭhā, भक्ति bhakti
feelings of strong or fervent affection; dedication
अरमति aramati
religious veneration, zeal, or piety
धी dhī

English meaning of devotion

  1. noun The act or state of devoting or being devoted; a feeling of being devoted (to something).
  2. noun Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.
  3. noun A prayer (often found in the plural).
  4. noun Religious offerings; alms.

Full definition of devotion

devotion in a sentence

  • Her devotion to her family was clear in everything she did.
  • The teacher’s devotion to her students inspired many.
  • The book describes the knight’s devotion to his king.

Synonyms of devotion

devotion in other languages

Questions about devotion in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of devotion in Sanskrit?
Devotion in Sanskrit is निष्ठा (niṣṭhā), भक्ति (bhakti), अरमति (aramati), धी (dhī).
devotion इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Devotion: निष्ठा (niṣṭhā), भक्ति (bhakti), अरमति (aramati), धी (dhī).
What does devotion mean in English?
Devotion means the act or state of devoting or being devoted; a feeling of being devoted (to something).

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