prasad
(noun)
/prəˈsɑːd/
Definitions
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A devotional offering made to a god, typically consisting of food that is later shared among believers.
Prasad, the sacred bounty of the divine, a fragrant edible bridge between the earthly and ethereal, lovingly shared among believers, tantalizing both palate and spirit.Example: The priest distributed prasad to all the devotees gathered at the temple.
Origin
From Sanskrit prasāda, meaning 'favor, grace, offering'.
Synonyms
offering, blessing, consecrated food