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  1. Swami - Wikipedia

    Swami ([sʋaːmiː]; Sanskrit: स्वामी, romanized: svāmī; sometimes abbreviated sw.) in Hinduism is an honorific title given to an ascetic who has chosen the path of renunciation (sanyāsa). …

  2. SWAMI Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SWAMI is a Hindu ascetic or religious teacher; specifically : a senior member of a religious order —used as a title.

  3. What Does It Mean to Be a Swami? A Down to Earth Explanation

    When someone becomes a swami, they devote themselves to a life in renunciation of material desires, emotional attachments, power and status. They vow to lead a life in spiritual pursuits.

  4. SWAMI definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'swami' swami in British English (ˈswɑːmɪ ) noun Word forms: plural -mies or -mis (in India) a title of respect for a Hindu saint or religious teacher

  5. SWAMI Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    SWAMI definition: an honorific title given to a Hindu religious teacher. See examples of swami used in a sentence.

  6. What is a Swami?

    A swami is a monk, one who has set aside all of the limited, worldly pursuits, so as to devote full time effort to the direct experience of the highest spiritual realization, and to the service of …

  7. Swami | Hindu ascetic | Britannica

    They are sometimes designated by the term swami (Sanskrit svami, “master”), which refers especially to an ascetic who has been initiated into a specific religious…

  8. Swami - Renunciate Spiritual Teacher | Yoga Glossary

    A Swami is a monk or spiritual teacher in the Hindu tradition who has taken formal vows of renunciation. The term literally means ‘one who is one with the self’ indicating someone who …

  9. Center — Vedanta DC

    The Center welcomes all sincere seekers of truth who want to deepen their spiritual lives through the study of Vedanta and the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami …

  10. What is Swami? - SWAMI NITYAMUKTANANDA SARASWATI

    A swami renounces the individual ties; he is attached to none, meaning he is free claiming nothing from others - not loyalty, love or admiration. This is not for his own sake, but in order to be free …