Editor: Peuli Bakshi
Originating from the Sanskrit word ‘avatara’ meaning descent, it is referred to as the incarnation of a deity.
Referred to spiritual practices like meditation, yoga also originates from the Sanskrit word ‘yoga’.
This word, used to describe a state of peace and happiness, is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘nirvana’ meaning extinction.
Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘sakti’ which means power, in English it denotes feminine energy or power.
Describing practices for spiritual growth and enlightenment in English, it is a Sanskrit word meaning loom or weave.
Derived from the Sanskrit word Jagannatha which refers to a deity of Lord Vishnu, the term, in English, denotes massive force.
Commonly used to address consequences of deeds, it originates from ‘karma’, meaning action.
This word used to describe calmness has its roots in the Sanskrit word ‘dhyana’, meaning meditation.
With its roots in the Sanskrit word ‘to rob’, Loot has become a common term for stolen goods.
Used to denote a violent robber, this term comes from the word ‘thagi’ which has its origin in Sanskrit.