The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (644 page)
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abda
Dh
ra
.
ra.In Hinduism, the earth Goddess; and (as also in Mah
y
na and Tantric Buddhist sources), a magical formula often composed of random syllables, the recitation of which is thought to produce supernatural effects or bestow magic powers.
yna and Tantric Buddhist sources), a magical formula often composed of random syllables, the recitation of which is thought to produce supernatural effects or bestow magic powers.Dharma
or Dhamma
or Dhamma
(Skt., P
l
): check alternative spellings at appropriate place in compound words.
l): check alternative spellings at appropriate place in compound words.Other books
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