sallekhana

Questions

What does sallekhana mean?

The religious practice of facing death voluntarily at the end of one's life, with fasting and meditation.

Where does sallekhana come from?

It is traced to Sanskrit.

How to pronounce sallekhana

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sallekhana”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “sallekhana” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.