Krita Yuga

noun

Kri·​ta Yu·​ga

ˌkritəˈyu̇gə

: the first and best age of a Hindu world cycle

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit kṛtayuga, from kṛta best throw at dice (that of the four) + yuga yoke, age of the world

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