brahmadanda

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The spine
A form of punishment, apparently social excommunication
Literally, the rod of Brahma; also used of bamboo rods carried by Indian ascetics
brahmadanda

    Etymology

    () Sanskrit ब्रह्मन् (Brahman, “Brahma”) + दण्ड (daṇḍa, “rod, staff”).
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