guna
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊnə/
The English word “guna” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A lengthening of the simple vowels a, i, u, by prefixing an a element.
- In Hindu philosophy, any of the three fundamental operating principles or tendencies of prakṛti (universal nature): sattva, rajas, and tamas.
Etymology
From Sanskrit गुण (guṇá, “quality”).
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