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punya

noun
pun·​ya | \ ˈpənyə\
plural -s

Definition of punya

Jainism
: good, merit — compare papa entry 6

History and Etymology for punya

Sanskrit puṇya, from neuter of puṇya auspicious, beautiful, good

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