yama

Meanings

• Noun

  A Hindu term for a moral rule or duty.

  - "Yama is one of the major gods in Hinduism, representing righteousness and duty."
  - "In Hindu philosophy, the five Yamas are ethical guidelines for living a virtuous life."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yama
jama , rama , mama

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Variants

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Jami

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Etymology

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Derived from the Sanskrit root yam, meaning 'control' or 'restrain'.

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Trivia

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1. Yama is sometimes called Dharmaraja, or 'King of Dharma'.

2. In some Hindu traditions, Yama is believed to have the power to grant boons to those who die in a state of purity and devotion.

3. The Hindu festival of Diwali is also known as Yama Dwitiya, or 'the second day of Yama'. It is believed that on this day, Yama grants boons to his devotees.

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Related Concepts

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1. Niyama: The five observances or self-disciplines in Hinduism and Buddhism, which are the counterparts of the Yamas.

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Culture

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Yama is considered the god of death and the king of the underworld in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted riding a buffalo or a chariot pulled by four horses. In Buddhism, the concept of Yama refers to the first of the ten paramitas, or perfections, which is the practice of morality and ethical conduct.

How to Memorize "yama"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Hindu god riding a buffalo or a chariot, representing Yama, the god of death and righteousness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yama' with the concept of moral rules or duties.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Yams Are Moral' to remember the meaning of the word.

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