sannyasin

[US]/ˌsʌnjəˈsɪn/
[UK]/ˌsʌnjəˈsɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A Hindu ascetic or monk who has renounced worldly life
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Example Sentences

he decided to become a sannyasin and renounce all his worldly possessions.

the young sannyasin wore a simple saffron robe as a sign of purity.

as a sannyasin, he travels from village to village relying on alms for food.

the guru initiated his disciple into the order during the sacred sannyasin ceremony.

many followers seek spiritual wisdom from the elderly sannyasin living in the mountains.

living like a sannyasin requires immense discipline and detachment from material desires.

the sannyasin spends hours each day meditating on the banks of the river.

in his later years, the king abdicated his throne to live as a sannyasin.

a true sannyasin does not fear death because he understands the nature of the soul.

the ashram provides accommodation for every sannyasin visiting the holy city.

she studied ancient texts under the guidance of a respected female sannyasin.

the sannyasin dipped his hand in the river and offered water to the sun.

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