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Hiranya-garbha literally means ________.

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golden brain
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golden legs
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golden throat
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golden womb
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Solution

The correct option is D golden womb
The ritual hiranya-garbha was performed by new rulers to demonstrate their rebirth as Kshatriyas. The word 'hiranya-garbha' literally means 'golden womb'.

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