Urdu Dictionary
Sanskrit · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Sanyaasi

संन्यासी
said san-yaa-see
also written: Sanyasi,Sannyasi
Meaning

A Hindu ascetic who has renounced worldly life in pursuit of liberation.

Literally: one who has renounced

Related words
SANSKRIT

Jogi

A yogi or wandering Hindu ascetic devoted to spiritual discipline.

SANSKRIT

Sadhu

A Hindu holy man or ascetic who has renounced material life.

ARABIC

Faqr

Spiritual poverty; the dervish's chosen detachment from wealth and power.

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