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યોગ

/yoga/Roman

English meaning: Yoga

Gujarati Definition

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English Definition

An ancient system of physical, mental, and spiritual practices originating in India. International Yoga Day (21 June) was proposed by India and adopted by the UN in 2014. Gujarat's Swaminarayan tradition incorporates yogic discipline in spiritual practice.

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In English: International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June every year worldwide.

Literary Heritage

પરદુ:ખે ઉપકાર કરે તો ય ન ધરે અહંકારા.

/Para-duḥkhe upakāra kare to ya na dhare ahaṃkārā./

He who serves the suffering yet holds no pride is truly virtuous.

Narsinh Mehta · Poet-Saint · 15th century

Vaishnav Jan To

Narsinh Mehta, Vaishnav Jan To, verse 2

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ગુજરાતી
Gujarati
Script
Gujarati
Family
Indo-Aryan
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