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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

  1. (countable) In Hindu philosophy, any of the three fundamental operating principles or tendencies of prakṛti (universal nature): sattva, rajas, and tamas.

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Related dictionary entries include sattva, lengthening, avagraha, long, a-stem, javanais.

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