Guna
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɡʊnə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Guna is a noun meaning (Sanskrit linguistics) A lengthening of the simple vowels a, i, u, by prefixing an a element.
Meaning
(Sanskrit linguistics) A lengthening of the simple vowels a, i, u, by prefixing an a element.
More Meanings
- (countable) In Hindu philosophy, any of the three fundamental operating principles or tendencies of prakṛti (universal nature): sattva, rajas, and tamas.
Word Forms
- gunas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sattva, lengthening, avagraha, long, a-stem, javanais.
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