"sanskara" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sanskaras [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit संस्कार (saṃskāra, “impression”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sa|संस्कार||impression}} Sanskrit संस्कार (saṃskāra, “impression”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} sanskara (plural sanskaras)
  1. (Hinduism) The imprints left on the mind by past experiences (often in past lives) that then condition future responses and behavior Wikipedia link: sanskara Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Hinduism Synonyms: samskara
    Sense id: en-sanskara-en-noun-gTYZoK44 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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