Yama
यम
YAH-mah
Yama (यम) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning hindu god of death and justice. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer YAMA (4).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #843.
Meaning & usage
Yama is a significant deity in Hindu mythology, known as the god of death and the ruler of the afterlife. He is often depicted as a stern figure who judges the souls of the deceased and determines their fate in the next life. Yama is also associated with dharma (righteousness) and is considered a guardian of moral order.
In a sentence
In Hindu beliefs, Yama plays a crucial role in the cycle of life and death.
Yama as a crossword answer
Yama is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Hindu god of death and justice” (4)
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