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meditate meaning in Sanskrit

ध्यायति dhyāyati

/ˈmɛ.dɪˌteɪt/

meditate in Sanskrit: ध्यायति (dhyāyati), चिन्तयति (cintayati). In English, meditate means to contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.

Sanskrit words for meditate

to contemplate
ध्यायति dhyāyati, चिन्तयति cintayati

English meaning of meditate

  1. verb To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.
  2. verb To sit or lie down and come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious.
  3. verb To consider; to reflect on.
  4. adjective Meditated.

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Questions about meditate in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of meditate in Sanskrit?
Meditate in Sanskrit is ध्यायति (dhyāyati), चिन्तयति (cintayati).
meditate इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Meditate: ध्यायति (dhyāyati), चिन्तयति (cintayati).
What does meditate mean in English?
Meditate means to contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.

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