द्विज / द्विजा
Dvija / Dvijaa
Dvija / Dvijā · IAST
The twice-born; one who has received sacred initiation.
Boy / Girl1 scripture references
Scripture references
Bhagavad Gītā · 17.14
देवद्विजगुरुप्राज्ञपूजनं शौचमार्जवम् । ब्रह्मचर्यमहिंसा च शारीरं तप उच्यते ॥
deva-dvija-guru-prājña-pūjanaṃ śaucam ārjavam | brahmacaryam ahiṃsā ca śārīraṃ tapa ucyate ||
Honouring the gods, the priests, teachers and the wise; cleanliness, honesty, continence and non-harming - this is called the discipline of the body.
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