संहिता

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) code, codified system of conduct

Noun

 * 1) conjunction, connection, union
 * 2)  the junction or combination of letters according to euphonic rules (sandhi, but sometimes considered rather as the state preparatory to the actual junction than the junction itself)
 * 3) a text treated according to euphonic rules (especially the real continuous text of the Vedas as formed out of the padas or separate words by proper phonetic changes); a Samhita
 * 4) any methodically arranged collection of texts or verses
 * 5) science
 * 6) the force which holds together and supports the universe (a term applied to the Supreme Being according to some)
 * 7) name of various works