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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SADHANA

From Sanskrit: effective.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SADHANA

sadhana  [ˈsɑːdʌnə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SADHANA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sadhana is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SADHANA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sadhana

Sādhanā

Sādhanā, literally "a means of accomplishing something", is an ego-transcending spiritual practice. It includes a variety of disciplines in Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Muslim traditions that are followed in order to achieve various spiritual or ritual objectives. The historian N. Bhattacharyya provides a working definition of the benefits of sādhanā as follows: ... religious sādhanā, which both prevents an excess of worldliness and molds the mind and disposition into a form which develops the knowledge of dispassion and non-attachment. Sādhanā is a means whereby bondage becomes liberation. Iyengar in his English translation of and commentary to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali defines sādhanā in relation to abhyāsa and kriyā: Sādhanā is a discipline undertaken in the pursuit of a goal. Abhyāsa is repeated practice performed with observation and reflection. Kriyā, or action, also implies perfect execution with study and investigation. Therefore, sādhanā, abhyāsa, and kriyā all mean one and the same thing. A sādhaka, or practitioner, is one who skillfully applies...

Definition of sadhana in the English dictionary

The definition of sadhana in the dictionary is one of a number of spiritual practices or disciplines which lead to perfection, these being contemplation, asceticism, worship of a god, and correct living.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SADHANA


baserunner
ˈbeɪsˌrʌnə
Corunna
kəˈrʌnə
dharna
ˈdʌnə
dhurna
ˈdʌnə
forerunner
ˈfɔːˌrʌnə
frontrunner
ˈfrʌntˌrʌnə
gunner
ˈɡʌnə
gunrunner
ˈɡʌnrʌnə
oner
ˈwʌnə
outrunner
ˈaʊtˌrʌnə
roadrunner
ˈrəʊdˌrʌnə
rumrunner
ˈrʌmrʌnə
runner
ˈrʌnə
scunner
ˈskʌnə
shotgunner
ˈʃɒtˌɡʌnə
stunner
ˈstʌnə
Sunna
ˈsʌnə
tonner
ˈtʌnə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SADHANA

saddler
saddleries
saddleroom
saddlery
saddletree
saddo
Sadducean
Sadducee
Sadduceeism
Sade
sadhe
sadhu
Sadi
sadiron
sadism
sadist
sadistic
sadistically
Sadler´s Wells
sadly

WORDS THAT END LIKE SADHANA

Americana
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banana
Botswana
Dana
Diana
Ferghana
Ghana
Guiana
Guyana
gymkhana
icekhana
Indiana
lana
Louisiana
mana
Montana
rana
Rosh Hashana
vahana

Synonyms and antonyms of sadhana in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sadhana» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SADHANA

Find out the translation of sadhana to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sadhana from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sadhana» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

灵修
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sadhana
570 millions of speakers

English

sadhana
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साधना
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

السادهانا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

садхана
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sadhana
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাধনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sadhana
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sadhana
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sadhana
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

修行
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

sadhana
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sadhana
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sadhana
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாதனை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

साधना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sadhanamız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sadhana
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sadhaną
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

садхана
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sadhana
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

sadhana
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Sadhana
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

sadhana
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Sadhana
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sadhana

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SADHANA»

The term «sadhana» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.092 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SADHANA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sadhana

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SADHANA»

Discover the use of sadhana in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sadhana and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sadhana, a Way to God: Christian Exercises in Eastern Form
This special hardcover edition will be welcomed by new & seasoned practitioners, as well as de Mello's loyal following, who want a durable & permanent edition of a modern classic.
Anthony De Mello, 1998
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Sadhana: The Realization of Life
We highly recommend it to any seeker of spiritual wisdom. The book consists of eight essays, in which Tagore answers some of the most profound questions of life: Why did God create this world?
Rabindranath Tagore, 2014
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Sadhana: The Path to Enlightenment
The focus of the second volume of Yoga the Sacred Science is sadhana, spiritual practice. In this volume Swami Rama reminds us that we are here in this world because we have a purpose to fulfill.
Swami Rama, 2012
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Sharing Sadhana: Insights and Inspiration for a Personal ...
The book offers a means for these experienced practitioners to share information about their own development of sadhana, to provide insights into their own personal yoga journey as well as sadhana guidance and inspiration to new and ...
Victoria Bailey, 2012
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Sadhana the Realization of Life
Those interested in Indian philosophy and spiritual teachings must not pass up the opportunity to read this important, unmatched work by Tagore.
Rabindranath Tagore, 2006
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Bases of Tantra Sadhana
This book expounds the Preliminary Sutras of Parashurama, with Sanskrit text, translation and Sri Pandit's luminous commentary.
‎1991
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Sadhana (Webster's Chinese Traditional Thesaurus Edition)
This edition is written in English. However, there is a running Chinese Traditional thesaurus at the bottom of each page for the more difficult English words highlighted in the text. There are many editions of Sadhana.
Inc Icon Group International, Rabindranath Tagore, 2010
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The Yoga of the Nine Emotions: The Tantric Practice of Rasa ...
In The Yoga of the Nine Emotions, Peter Marchand presents the "technology" for changing our emotional patterns in the form of practical physiological and philosophical tools from tantric and ayurvedic traditions.
Peter Marchand, 2006
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Mastering Sadhana: On Retreat With Anthony De Mello
A close friend and associate of Anthony de Mello shares for the first time not only personal conversations and reminiscences, but also de Mello's own words as recorded during a 15-day retreat in India.
Carlos G. Valles, 2010
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The Crazy Wisdom of Ganesh Baba: Psychedelic Sadhana, Kriya ...
Ganesh Baba (1895-1988) knew Lahiri Mahasaya, became a swami under Sivananda, and was the head of a sect whose followers consider entheogens to be the gift of the gods. This book contains the core of Ganesh Baba’s teachings.
Eve Baumohl Neuhaus, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SADHANA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sadhana is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sadhana crafting surfboards from scratch
Jackman moved to New Zealand from Australia to start Sadhana Surfboards in 2008, but says he'd been working as a shaper and surfboard builder for most of ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
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Yesteryear actress Sadhana seeks help of Joint Commissioner of …
Yesteryear actress Sadhana, along with designer and BJP leader Shaina NC, today met Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Atul Kulkarni urging him to ... «The Indian Express, Apr 15»
3
At Sadhana Forest, trees spring from once-barren land
He had just returned from Haiti where the 80,000 Maya nut trees that volunteers with Sadhana Forest had planted there during the past five years had started to ... «Christian Science Monitor, Mar 15»
4
Nineties Redux: Dum Laga Ke Haisha Welcomes Back Kumar Sanu …
... and sings two songs, Dard Karaara and Tu. The duet Dard Karaara also features singer Sadhana Sargam who makes a comeback with Dum Laga Ke Haisha. «NDTV, Feb 15»
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Sadhana on road to recovery post surgery
Veteran actress Sadhana, who underwent a surgery recently, is on the road to recovery and is likely to be discharged from the hospital in a week, said a source. «Times of India, Dec 14»
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Actress Sadhana Stable After Undergoing Surgery: Doctors
Legendary actress Sadhana, who was admitted to a suburban hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday for a lesion in her mouth, underwent a surgery and is stable now, ... «NDTV, Dec 14»
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Popular Odisha film actress Runu Parija dead
Popular comic actress of the Odisha film industry Sadhana Parija, better known as 'Runu', died of heart attack here on Friday. She was 52. Runu (Sadhana) ... «Odisha Sun Times, Oct 14»
8
Sindhu Sadhana sets sail for Andamans
It's a dream come true for oceanographic scientists with the National Institute of Oceanography - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research flagging off the ... «The Hindu, Jul 14»
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Sindhu Sadhana to up Indian Oceanographers' Research
Sindhu Sadhana, India's first-ever indigenously built research vessel, was dedicated to the nation by Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Ministry of Science ... «International Business Times, India Edition, Jul 14»
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Veteran actress Sadhana walks the ramp with Ranbir Kapoor
In a rare appearance veteran actress Sadhana, who has been away from the public eye for a while now, took to the ramp on Sunday (May 11) for a fashion show ... «Indian Express, May 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Sadhana [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sadhana>. May 2024 ».
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