Naraka

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The underworld or Hell according to Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism, where souls are sent for the expiation of their sins. Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism

Etymology

From Sanskrit नरक (naraka).

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