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单词 samskara
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Definition of samskara in English:

samskara

noun sʌmˈskɑːrəsamˈskärə
Hinduism
  • A purificatory ceremony or rite marking a major event in one's life.

    〔印度教〕家祭(指对个人生活中重大事件的净化仪式)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Hindus consider children a gift from God, and the conception, development and birth of a child are sacred events, honored by a ceremony, or samskara, marking these rites of passage.
    • Drawing on ancient scriptures, content includes learning the proper performance of yagnas, samskaras, puja, Vedic astrology and more.
    • There are many types of samskaras, from the rite prior to conception to the funeral ceremony.
    • In particular, the samskaras of Vaishnava culture are the best part of the Aryan religion.
    • He said, ‘I have made documentaries on Hindu temples in Thailand and on Hindu wedding ceremonies, samskaras and festivals.’

Origin

From Sanskrit saṃskāra 'an act of making perfect, preparation'.

Rhymes

Asmara, Bukhara, carbonara, Carrara, cascara, Connemara, Damara, Ferrara, Gemara, Guadalajara, Guevara, Honiara, Lara, marinara, mascara, Nara, Sahara, Samara, samsara, shikara, Tamara, tiara, Varah, Zara

Definition of samskara in US English:

samskara

nounsamˈskärə
Hinduism
  • A purificatory ceremony or rite marking a major event in one's life.

    〔印度教〕家祭(指对个人生活中重大事件的净化仪式)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In particular, the samskaras of Vaishnava culture are the best part of the Aryan religion.
    • Drawing on ancient scriptures, content includes learning the proper performance of yagnas, samskaras, puja, Vedic astrology and more.
    • Hindus consider children a gift from God, and the conception, development and birth of a child are sacred events, honored by a ceremony, or samskara, marking these rites of passage.
    • There are many types of samskaras, from the rite prior to conception to the funeral ceremony.
    • He said, ‘I have made documentaries on Hindu temples in Thailand and on Hindu wedding ceremonies, samskaras and festivals.’

Origin

From Sanskrit saṃskāra ‘an act of making perfect, preparation’.

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