anga

[ uhng-guh ]

/ ˈʌŋ gə /

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noun

any of the eight practices of Yoga, including the abstentions, mandatory actions, posture, breath control, control of the senses, concentration, meditation, and contemplation.

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showing self-respect

treating others with kindness

acting selfishly

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Origin of anga

From the Sanskrit word aṅga (plural)

Words nearby anga

ANF, Anfinsen, anfractuosity, anfractuous, ANG, anga, angakok, Angara, Angarsk, angary, angashore

How to use anga in a sentence

Karna comes to rule the wide earth, not fair Anga's realms alone, By his valour and his weapons, by the homage which I own!
Maha-bharata|Anonymous
Short the war, for proud Duryodhan wounded from the battle fled, And his warriors from fair Anga rested with the countless dead!
Maha-bharata|Anonymous
Then the king of Anga convened a meeting of his ministers, proficient in giving counsel.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1|Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
At this very period there was a ruler of the land of Anga known by the name of Lomapada who was a friend of Dasaratha.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1|Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

And by various means they went on delighting him and at length came to the side of Anga's king.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1|Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa