brahmadanda

  1. Noun.  Literally, the rod of Brahma; also used of bamboo rods carried by Indian ascetics.
  2. Noun.  A form of punishment, apparently social excommunication.
  3. Noun.  ''(Indian mysticism)'' The spine.

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