sloka

[ sloh-kuh ]

/ ˈsloʊ kə /

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a couplet or distich of Sanskrit verse, especially one with each line containing 16 syllables.

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First recorded in 1800–10; from Sanskrit śloka “sound, noise, stanza, hymn”

Regarding it the celestial Rishi Narada of great intelligence hath recited an ancient sloka.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1|Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
"We've made a 'sloka' since we came upstairs—Prue and I," said Rob.
The Little Grey House|Marion Ames Taggart
No tree with fruit or blossoms can be cut down, as the sloka threatens the cutter with destruction of his family and wealth.
Cultus Arborum|Anonymous
The last pda of this sloka looks corrupt in the original, yet without encumbrance of the main sense which is evident.
The Gtakaml|rya Sra

On account of the repetition; for in the memorial sloka, 'he becomes himself non-existing,' Brahman alone is reiterated.
The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Sankaracarya|Translator: George Thibaut