Swami is also the surname of the Bairagi caste in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. In Bengali, the word (pronounced [ˈʃami]), while carrying its original meaning, also has the …

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

Influence and legacy Swami Vivekananda was one of the most influential philosophers and social reformers in his contemporary India. He is considered to be the most successful and influential …

3 days ago · NEW DELHI (AP) — A crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in southern India left at least nine people dead and dozens injured, local authorities said Saturday. The incident …

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

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

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 …

swa•mi (ˈswɑ mi) n., pl. -mis. 1. an honorific title given to a Hindu religious teacher. 2. a person resembling a swami, esp. in authority or judgment.

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…

A third influential Krishna-preacher of the 10th century was Swami Narayan, who was encountered by Bishop Heber in Gujarat, where his followers at this day are numerous and …