Where does “upanayana” come from?
upanayana (English) comes from Sanskrit उपनयन — the act of leading to or near, bringing;...
upanayana (English): An initiation ceremony undergone by Hindu boys...
Definitions
- An initiation ceremony undergone by Hindu boys...
Ancestry of “upanayana”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Sanskrit | उपनयन | the act of leading to or near, bringing;... |