Hindi · Sanskrit

Shlok

Pronounced SHLOHKShare

Meaning: Verse; stanza

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  • 1 syllable

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A compact Hindi form of Sanskrit śloka, a verse or stanza. Its poetic and devotional associations come from the word’s use in literature and recitation.

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Shlok comes from Hindi and Sanskrit.

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