Usually means: Sacred Buddhist chants for protection.
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  3. Dharani (director), Dharani (film), Dharani: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
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▸ noun:  A Buddhist chant or incantation.

Similar:
kirtan, bhajan, abhang, manodanda, dhimaya, khanda, taan, katha, mala, dandiya, more...

Phrases:
Eleven-Faced Avalokitesvara Heart Dharani Sutra, more...

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kirtan, bhajan, abhang, manodanda, dhimaya, khanda, taan, katha, mala, dandiya, more...

Phrases:
Eleven-Faced Avalokitesvara Heart Dharani Sutra, more...



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