Dharmacintana, Dharma-cintana: 5 definitions

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Dharmacintana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Dharmacintana (धर्मचिन्तन).—study of virtue, consideration of moral duties, moral reflection.

Derivable forms: dharmacintanam (धर्मचिन्तनम्).

Dharmacintana is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dharma and cintana (चिन्तन). See also (synonyms): dharmacintā.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Dharmacintana (धर्मचिन्तन):—[=dharma-cintana] [from dharma > dhara] n. ([cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]) consideration of the l° or duty, virtuous reflection.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Dharmacintana (धर्मचिन्तन):—[dharma-cintana] (naṃ) 1. n. Pious reflection.

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