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Bhog
Sign in to saveBhoga () is a Sanskrit term meaning "enjoyment; pleasure; experience". Etymologically, bhoga is derived from the root bhuj-, meaning to "enjoy", "consume" or "relish". Bhoga in general usage refers to the consecrated food offering to a deity or enjoyment of worldly pleasures.
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Bhoga () is a Sanskrit term meaning "enjoyment; pleasure; experience". Etymologically, bhoga is derived from the root bhuj-, meaning to "enjoy", "consume" or "relish". Bhoga in general usage refers to the consecrated food offering to a deity or enjoyment of worldly pleasures.
Denotatively, the meaning of the term bhoga is associated with the concepts such as "delight, enjoyment, consumption, indulgence, experience, and sensual pleasure", Whereas a connotative meaning implies to experience "pleasure without attachment."
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