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noun
Literally, the rod of Brahma; also used of bamboo rods carried by Indian ascetics.
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noun
A form of punishment, apparently social excommunication.
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noun
The spine.
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Qualifier: Indian mysticism
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History
From Sanskrit ब्रह्मन् (brahman, “Brahma”) + दण्ड (daṇḍa, “rod, staff”).
