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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One of the ten hierarchically arranged stages through which bodhisattva passes to the path to awakening in the Mahayana tradition.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The earth element in the Hindu elemental tradition. Hinduism, uncountable
2. 2
   A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bhudevimother earth

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Sanskrit भूमि (bhūmi).

Etymology 2

From Sanskrit भूमि (bhūmi).

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