Sant
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Sant (Hindi: संत) is an Indian term derived from a Sanskrit verb that means both "to be good" and "to be real".[1] From the fifteenth century the term has often referred to those who sing the name of God and worship Him,[2] particularly the bhakti poets of Marathi. Sant is a surname among deshastha brahmins, both Rigvedi and Yajurvedi. It differs from the false cognate English "saint"[3] (although it is often so written), and does not require canonization or similar formal process.
A few people may be referred to as Sant Ji.
See also [edit]
- Sant Mat or Path of the Sants
- List of Hindu gurus and sants
- Hindu reform movements
- Hinduism
References [edit]
- ^ Hawley, John S. (Ed.), Saints and Virtues, University of California Press (1987) "Three Hindu Saints", page 57
- ^ Hawley, John S. (Ed.), Saints and Virtues, University of California Press (1987) "Three Hindu Saints", page 57
- ^ The authoritative Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., has an entry for "sant", with Sanskrit etymology, and one for "saint", but does not cross-reference them in any way
External links [edit]
- Sant
- Hindu Deities, Sages and Saints Who were not Brahmins an article by Vishal Agarwal
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