sanyasi
/,sʌnju'ɑ:si/ Cách viết khác : (sannyasi) /,sʌnju'ɑ:si/
Definition
Noun A Hindu religious mendicant; a person who has renounced worldly life and material possessions to dedicate themselves fully to spiritual pursuits, often through asceticism and wandering.
Usage
The word "sanyasi" (also spelled sannyasi) is used to refer specifically to a person in the final stage of the traditional Hindu ashrama system, who has taken formal vows of renunciation. It describes their role and status within Hindu religious society.
Examples
- The old sanyasi lived simply, meditating by the river.
- After distributing his wealth, he became a sanyasi and traveled to the Himalayas.
- Many pilgrims sought blessings from the wise sanyasi.
Advanced Usage
- To take sanyas: This phrase means to formally renounce the world and become a sanyasi.
- At the age of sixty, he decided to take sanyas.
Variants and Related Words
- Sannyasi: An alternative and common spelling of "sanyasi."
- Sannyasa: (Noun) The stage of life of renunciation; the formal vow or act of becoming a sanyasi.
- He entered the order of sannyasa.
Synonyms
- Ascetic
- Mendicant
- Renunciant
- Sadhu (a broader term for a holy person or ascetic in Hinduism)
Notes on Meaning
The term specifically denotes a Hindu religious context. It implies a formal, often lifelong, commitment to spiritual goals, distinguishing it from a temporary or informal retreat from society.
Noun
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a Hindu religious mendicant
