Yuga
/ˈjuːɡə/noun
A term in Hindu cosmology referring to an age or era within a cycle of time.
Did you know?In Hindu belief, each Yuga is associated with a different level of moral decline, culminating in an eventual rebirth of the universe.
Etymological Timeline
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
युग (yuga)
“An epoch or age in the cosmic cycle.”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
युग (yuga)
“A period marked by specific characteristics, often used in religious texts.”
Medieval Sanskrit
Sanskrit
युग (yuga)
“Specifically refers to the four distinct ages: Satya, Treta, Dvapara, and Kali.”
Modern English
English
Yuga
“Adopted from Sanskrit to describe the cycles of ages in Hindu philosophy.”