Sannyasi (Noun)
Meaning
A Hindu religious mendicant.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The sannyasi wandered through the village, begging for alms and sharing his wisdom with the locals.
- As a young man, he renounced worldly life and became a sannyasi, dedicating himself to spiritual pursuits.
- The sannyasi's simple robes and shaved head were a testament to his renunciation of worldly desires.
- In Hindu tradition, a sannyasi is considered to be in the fourth stage of life, after student, householder, and retiree.
- The sannyasi's days were filled with meditation, study, and service to others, as he sought to attain spiritual enlightenment.