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refuge meaning in Sanskrit

शरण śaraṇa

/ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/

refuge in Sanskrit: शरण (śaraṇa), ओकस् (okas). In English, refuge means a state of safety, protection or shelter.

Sanskrit words for refuge

state of safety, protection or shelter
शरण śaraṇa
place providing safety, protection or shelter
ओकस् okas

English meaning of refuge

  1. noun A state of safety, protection or shelter.
  2. noun A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
  3. noun Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort.
  4. noun An expedient to secure protection or defence.

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Questions about refuge in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of refuge in Sanskrit?
Refuge in Sanskrit is शरण (śaraṇa), ओकस् (okas).
refuge इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Refuge: शरण (śaraṇa), ओकस् (okas).
What does refuge mean in English?
Refuge means a state of safety, protection or shelter.

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