"sadhana" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sadhanas [plural]
Etymology: Transliteration of Sanskrit साधना (sādhanā). Etymology templates: {{translit|en|sa|साधना}} Transliteration of Sanskrit साधना (sādhanā) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} sadhana (usually uncountable, plural sadhanas)
  1. (religion) A spiritual practice or discipline leading to a goal. Wikipedia link: sadhana Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Hinduism, Religion

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