sannyasi

[ suhn-yah-see ]

noun

1. Hinduism. a wandering beggar and ascetic.

sannyasi

/ sʌnˈjɑːsɪ; sʌnˈjɑːsɪn /

noun

1. a Brahman who having attained the fourth and last stage of life as a beggar will not be reborn, but will instead be absorbed into the Universal Soul Also calledrenunciate

Word History and Origins

Origin of sannyasi¹

1605–15; < Hindi: one who casts away

Word History and Origins

Origin of sannyasi¹

from Hindi: abandoning, from Sanskrit samnyāsin

Example Sentences

“As a devout Hindu sannyasi,” or someone who has renounced worldly things, “he will guarantee that the state doesn’t discriminate, and justice for all,” said Tarun Vijay, a former B.J.P. member of Parliament.

From New York Times

Yet with the cool of a sannyasi or a stoner, Mr. Dhir suggested a coffee run.

From New York Times

This sannyasi was no other than the young thief in disguise.

From Project Gutenberg

A sannyasi performs true jnan-yog when he fills his stomach as far as is necessary but does not enjoy his food.

From Project Gutenberg

My smouldering reflections on social reform were interrupted by the voice of a tall sannyasi who halted before me.

From Project Gutenberg