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sadhana

British  
/ ˈsɑːdʌnə /

noun

  1. Hinduism one of a number of spiritual practices or disciplines which lead to perfection, these being contemplation, asceticism, worship of a god, and correct living

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Etymology

Origin of sadhana

from Sanskrit: effective

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The great sadhana of his life now received its fulfilment.

From Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose His Life and Speeches by Bose, Jagadis Chandra, Sir

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