fakir

/fɑ:kiə/ Cách viết khác : (faquir) /'fɑ:kiə/

Thân thiện

A fakir sits in quiet meditation on a woven mat.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man: A "fakir" is a religious ascetic who lives a life of poverty and devotion, often practicing self-discipline and meditation. They are commonly found in Sufi Islamic and certain Hindu traditions and are respected for their perceived spiritual wisdom and holiness.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The villagers sought blessings from the old fakir who lived in a simple hut.
  • He lived the austere life of a fakir, owning nothing but the clothes he wore.

Advanced Usage

• "To live like a fakir": To live an extremely simple, ascetic, and frugal life, often by choice.
  • After his spiritual awakening, he gave up his wealth and began to live like a fakir.

Variants and Related Words

• Faqir (noun): An alternate spelling of "fakir."
  • The faqir was known for his long periods of silent meditation.

Synonyms

• Ascetic: A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
• Mendicant: A beggar, especially one who begs for religious reasons; a member of a religious order that relies on alms.
• Dervish: A member of a Muslim (specifically Sufi) religious order noted for devotional practices involving music and dance.

Related Phrases

• Fakir's bed of nails: Refers to the practice of some ascetics lying on a bed of nails as a demonstration of spiritual endurance or discipline.
  • The magician's trick was inspired by the legendary fakir's bed of nails.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man

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