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sloka

[ sloh-kuh ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sloka1

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

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Example Sentences

Regarding it the celestial Rishi Narada of great intelligence hath recited an ancient sloka.

"We've made a 'sloka' since we came upstairs—Prue and I," said Rob.

No tree with fruit or blossoms can be cut down, as the sloka threatens the cutter with destruction of his family and wealth.

The last pda of this sloka looks corrupt in the original, yet without encumbrance of the main sense which is evident.

On account of the repetition; for in the memorial sloka, 'he becomes himself non-existing,' Brahman alone is reiterated.

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