rajas

[ ruhj-uhs ]

nounHinduism.

See under guna.

Origin of rajas

¹

From Sanskrit

Other words from rajas

ra·jas·ic [ruh-jas-ik], /rəˈdʒæs ɪk/, adjective

Words Nearby rajas

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How to use rajas in a sentence

The captive rajas are now released and after returning home they foregather at the Pandavas' court to assist at the sacrifice.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry | W. G. Archer
Krishna is therefore placed on a throne and before the vast concourse of rajas, Yudhisthira worships him.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry | W. G. Archer
As he comes, a series of single-handed combats is in progress with Krishna and other rajas looking on.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry | W. G. Archer
The rajas of Bwayan attained a distinction and a power second to none, except that of the sultan of Magindanao.
Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion | Najeeb M. Saleeby
It stops at the seventh generation, which is practically midway, and does not distinctly state who were the rajas of Bwayan.
Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion | Najeeb M. Saleeby

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