What is the meaning of yama?

Answer 1

Yama means 'God of Death' In one culture as were in another it can mean 'Mountain'. There are several different cultures that use this word for several different things.

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Answer 2

In Hindu philosophy, Yama is the god of death and the ruler of the underworld. Yama is also associated with justice and moral principles, overseeing the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. He is often depicted with a noose to capture souls at the time of death.