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dana

nouncommon in dialogue

The virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms, in Indian philosophy.

noun

  1. 1

    The virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms, in Indian philosophy.

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit दान (dāna) or Pali dāna.

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