yuga

Meanings

• noun

  A yuga is a large cycle of time in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology, lasting approximately 4.32 billion human years.

  - "The current yuga is known as Kali Yuga."
  - "The next yuga is Satya Yuga."
  - "According to Hindu mythology, there are four yugas in one cycle."

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Variants

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yuga , yugas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Sanskrit root 'yuj', meaning 'to join' or 'to unite'. In the context of time, it refers to the cyclical nature of existence.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of yugas is not unique to Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Similar concepts can be found in other ancient Indian philosophies and in some Western esoteric traditions.

2. The length of a yuga is calculated based on the number of revolutions of the planets Jupiter and Saturn around the Sun.

3. According to some interpretations, the current Kali Yuga is believed to have started around 3102 BCE.

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1. Mahapralay: The concept of yugas is closely related to the belief in Mahapralay, or the cosmic dissolution and recreation of the universe.

2. Dharma: The concept of yugas is also related to the concept of Dharma, or the cosmic order and the moral duties of individuals.

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In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, the concept of yugas is closely linked to the belief in cyclical time and the idea of cosmic renewal. The four yugas - Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga - are believed to represent different stages of moral and spiritual decay in the world.

How to Memorize "yuga"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a giant cosmic wheel with four quadrants, each representing a yuga.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of yugas with the idea of cyclical time and cosmic renewal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym SATYA to remember the order of the yugas: Satya, Treta, Dwapara, and Kali.

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