In English
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A synonym for the word (sacrifice) is . The term has several meanings such as offering, dedication, sacrifice and a tax levy. What is meant by tax? means that which has to be given as an offering in human life. But the ancients regarded as offering a living object as a sacrifice. This is not the proper meaning of . is the recognition of the Divinity in man. People pay a water tax to the authorities who make available water at their dwelling from a distant source. Likewise people have to pay dues for the electricity supply which they receive.