Krita Yuga

noun

Kri·​ta Yu·​ga
ˌkritəˈyu̇gə
: the first and best age of a Hindu world cycle

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit kṛtayuga, from kṛta best throw at dice (that of the four) + yuga yoke, age of the world

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“Krita Yuga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Krita%20Yuga. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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