Language includes Hindu mantra for DIY drink (4-4)

I believe the answer is:

home-brew

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'drink' is the definition.
(home brew is a kind of drink)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for home-brew that I've seen before include "perhaps of Attic origin?" , "Domestically-produced beer" , "DIY beer" , "One's own beer?" , "moonshine?" .)

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