Difference between revisions of "Santi"
From Theosopedia
(Created page with "(Shanti). A Sanskrit word meaning “peace” or “tranquility,” especially of the mind, derived from the root am, “exert oneself (in ritual acts),” “become tired,...") |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | (Shanti). A Sanskrit word meaning “peace” or “tranquility,” especially of the mind, derived from the root | + | (Sānti) (''Shanti''). A Sanskrit word meaning “peace” or “tranquility,” especially of the mind, derived from the root ''sam'', “exert oneself (in ritual acts),” “become tired,” “extinguish (esp. fire or anger),” etc. It is used, repeated thrice, at the end of mantras and prayers to convey not only the idea of peace, but also absence of passion or relief of suffering. |
© Copyright by the Theosophical Publishing House, Manila | © Copyright by the Theosophical Publishing House, Manila | ||
Latest revision as of 03:52, 4 May 2012
(Sānti) (Shanti). A Sanskrit word meaning “peace” or “tranquility,” especially of the mind, derived from the root sam, “exert oneself (in ritual acts),” “become tired,” “extinguish (esp. fire or anger),” etc. It is used, repeated thrice, at the end of mantras and prayers to convey not only the idea of peace, but also absence of passion or relief of suffering.
© Copyright by the Theosophical Publishing House, Manila
