Samana
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /səˌmɑːnə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Samana is a noun meaning (religion) An ascetic, (especially) an ascetic monk who ignores the Vedas in Buddhist and Indian contexts.
Meaning
(religion) An ascetic, (especially) an ascetic monk who ignores the Vedas in Buddhist and Indian contexts.
More Meanings
- (Buddhism) An ascetic monk, a Buddhist hermit.
Word Forms
- samanas
Synonyms for samana
Depending on context, synonyms include sramana, ascetic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include samaja, sadhu, samaj, savarna, anumarana, tapas.
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