Janeu
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Janeu is a noun meaning (Hinduism) A sacred thread or cord received as a rite of passage by someone studying under a guru.
Meaning
(Hinduism) A sacred thread or cord received as a rite of passage by someone studying under a guru.
Example Sentences
He had tied a diamond ring to his janeu thread and hidden it in the folds of his dhoti.
The origin of the janëu has not been explained as yet; many believe it to be the remnant of a garment.
The words bring back the memory of Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, who gave up his life to the Mughal authorities for the upkeep of Hindu religious symbols: the janeu and the tilak.
Word Forms
- janeus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yajnopavita, tagadhari, yajna, bindhi, mundan, jhuna.
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