Anusara
Sanskrit · Not verified · 4 syllables
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About the name Anusara
Anusara derives from Sanskrit roots "anu" (meaning "following" or "according to") and "sara" (meaning "flow" or "essence"), collectively meaning "following the flow" or "in accordance with the current." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, and gained modern recognition through Anusara Yoga, a contemporary school of hatha yoga founded in 1997.
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Etymology
Anusara derives from Sanskrit roots "anu" (meaning "following" or "according to") and "sara" (meaning "flow" or "essence"), collectively meaning "following the flow" or "in accordance with the current." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, and gained modern recognition through Anusara Yoga, a contemporary school of hatha yoga founded in 1997.
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