vitta

Meanings

• noun

  A Sanskrit term meaning 'thread' or 'string'. In Hinduism, it refers to the thread worn around the wrist during religious rituals.

  - "He wore the vitta around his wrist as a sign of his devotion."
  - "The vitta is an important part of Hindu religious practices."

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Variants

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vitta , vittae , vittas

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit 'vit' meaning 'to weave' or 'to bind' and the suffix 'ta' meaning 'that' or 'thing'.

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Trivia

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1. The vitta is traditionally tied in 16 knots, representing the 16 stages of life.

2. The vitta is also known as the 'janeu' or 'janeu-bandhan'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Janeu: Another name for the sacred thread worn in Hinduism.

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Culture

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In Hinduism, the vitta is worn as a sacred thread, usually made of cotton or silk. It is believed to protect the wearer from evil and to connect him to the divine. The thread is traditionally tied in a specific way and is worn throughout one's life.

How to Memorize "vitta"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, thin thread wrapped around your wrist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the vitta with religious rituals and devotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'vitta' as 'vital thread'.

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