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Meaning of "Prasada"

Word

Prasada

Sanskrit

प्रसाद

IAST

prasāda

In General

This is a Sanskrit term meaning God’s mercy. This is often in reference to sacred food after it has been offered to the Deity in the temple, or when food is handed out by the pure or great saintly devotee or holy person. Such sacred food, which is considered to become spiritually surcharged, is honored by carefully accepting it when received.

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