dhāraṇīs

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Scope note
In Buddhism and Hinduism, incantations of sacred Sanskrit or pseudo-Sanskrit syllables or phrases that are used as protective devices and to support concentration; they reference short summaries of the essential doctrine contained in a much longer sacred text.
dhāraṇīs
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024