siddhartha
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Definition
Proper noun 1. The personal name of the historical figure who became the Buddha: Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni, was a spiritual teacher and ascetic on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. He lived circa 563-483 BCE in ancient India.
Usage
- Siddhartha is used to refer to the historical person before his attainment of enlightenment.
- Prince Siddhartha left his palace to seek the truth about suffering.
- The life of Siddhartha Gautama is a central story in Buddhist tradition.
Advanced Usage
- The name Siddhartha is often used in literature and philosophy to symbolize the spiritual seeker or the journey towards enlightenment.
- Hermann Hesse's novel 'Siddhartha' explores the spiritual journey of a man named Siddhartha during the time of the Buddha.
Variants and Related Words
- The Buddha (noun): The title meaning "the awakened one" or "the enlightened one," used after Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment.
- After his meditation under the Bodhi tree, Siddhartha became the Buddha.
- Gautama (proper noun): The family name or clan name (Gotama in Pali) of Siddhartha.
- Shakyamuni (proper noun): An epithet meaning "sage of the Shakya clan," another common name for the Buddha.
Synonyms
- The Buddha (specifically after his enlightenment)
- Gautama Buddha
- Shakyamuni
Related Terms and Context
- Bodhisattva: In some traditions, Siddhartha is considered a bodhisattva before his final enlightenment.
- Tathagata: An honorific title used by the Buddha to refer to himself, meaning "one who has thus gone" or "one who has thus come."
Noun
- founder of Buddhism; worshipped as a god (c 563-483 BC)