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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Sramana
"El Sramana dedicó su vida a la búsqueda espiritual."
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A practitioner of asceticism, particularly in the context of Indian religions such as Buddhism and Jainism.
"The Sramana dedicated his life to meditation and self-discipline, seeking liberation from the cycle of rebirth." - 2
An individual who renounces worldly possessions and social conventions in pursuit of spiritual goals.
"Many Sramanas traveled across ancient India, sharing their insights and teachings with those they encountered."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Sramana' originates from the ancient Indian languages, particularly Sanskrit and Pali, where it referred to ascetics or practitioners of self-discipline. It has evolved over centuries, particularly in the context of Buddhism and Jainism, to denote individuals who renounce worldly pleasures in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sramana" is said worldwide
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Sramana
Transliteration: Sramana
"Le Sramana a consacré sa vie à la méditation."
Sramana
Transliteration: Sramana
"Der Sramana lebte in völliger Abgeschiedenheit."
Sramana
Transliteration: Sramana
"Il Sramana cercava la verità attraverso la meditazione."
Sramana
Transliteration: Sramana
"El Sramana dedicó su vida a la búsqueda espiritual."
Sramana
Transliteration: Sramana
"O Sramana viveu em busca da iluminação."
श्रमान (Shramana)
Transliteration: Shramana
Script: श्रमान
"श्रमान ने ध्यान में अपने जीवन को समर्पित किया।"
舍利弗 (Shèlìfó)
Transliteration: Shèlìfó
Script: 舍利弗
"舍利弗追求精神的启蒙。"
수라마나 (Suramana)
Transliteration: Suramana
Script: 수라마나
"수라마나는 명상에 자신의 삶을 바쳤습니다."
修行者 (Shugyōsha)
Transliteration: Shugyōsha
Script: 修行者
"修行者は瞑想に人生を捧げました。"
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