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Glossary of terms used in Hinduism  
 
 

hamsa
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
a renunciate (sannyāsin) who attains to Satyaloka after the death of the body (more)
Related Terms: kuteechaka bahoodaka paramahamsa.

harijan
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
A term, whose literal meaning is "born of God" or "child of God," designating one of the so-called "untouchable" class (more)

havis
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
An oblation or burnt offering. (more)

Hiranyagarbha
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
a manifestation of īshvara in association with the totality of subtle beings in the dream state (more)
Related Terms: svapna

homa
    (Language:   Sanskrit)
Offering oblations in the consecrated fire. (more)

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