Where does “yajna” come from?
yajna (English) comes from Sanskrit यज्ञ, from Proto-Indo-Iranian Hyaȷ́nás — worship; sacrifice.
yajna (English): A ritual of sacrifice to the Devas
Definitions
- A ritual of sacrifice to the Devas
Ancestry of “yajna”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Sanskrit | यज्ञ | worship, devotion, prayer, praise; act of worship... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-Iranian | Hyaȷ́nás | worship; sacrifice |