Vocabulary Spotlight
Ascetic
Part of Speech: Noun/Adjective
Definition: तपस्वी (Tapasvi) – A person who practices severe self-discipline, often renouncing worldly pleasures.
Pronunciation
[uh-set-ik]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Monk – भिक्षु (Bhikshu)
Related Words
Renunciation – त्याग (Tyag)
Word Origin
“Ascetic” shabd Greek se aaya hai, jahan “asketikos” ka matlab hota hai “self-discipline ya exercise mein ruchi”. Ye word dharmik aur spiritual contexts mein bhi commonly istemaal hota hai.
– The word “Ascetic” originates from Greek, where “asketikos” means “practiced in self-discipline or exercise”. It’s commonly used in religious and spiritual contexts.
Word Family
Noun: Ascetic – तपस्वी (Tapasvi)
Adjective: Ascetic – तपस्या से सम्बंधित (Tapasya se sambandhit)
Usage Examples
1. Usne ek ascetic jeevan ko apnaaya, sabhi sukh-suvaidhayon ka tyag kar diya.
– He adopted an ascetic lifestyle, giving up all comforts.
2. Woh ek ascetic insaan hai jo apna jeevan sadagi aur self-discipline mein bitaata hai.
– He is an ascetic person who lives his life in simplicity and self-discipline.
Cultural Note
Bharatiya sanskriti mein, “ascetic” ya tapasya ka concept bahut hi gahra hai, aur anek dharmik aur spiritual leaders, jaise ki sadhus aur sanyasis, ascetic lifestyle ko apnaate hain taaki wo atma aur paramatma se jud sakein.
In Context
Aajkal, “ascetic” ka istemaal un logon ke liye bhi hota hai jo simplicity aur minimalism mein vishwas rakhte hain, jo bhale hi religious reasons se na ho. Ye term spirituality aur self-discipline se juda hua hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Ascetic” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Ascetic” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?