anga

[ uhng-guh ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of anga¹

From the Sanskrit word aṅga (plural)

Example Sentences

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!

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Short the war, for proud Duryodhan wounded from the battle fled, And his warriors from fair Anga rested with the countless dead!

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Then the king of Anga convened a meeting of his ministers, proficient in giving counsel.

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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.

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And by various means they went on delighting him and at length came to the side of Anga's king.

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