pandit
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8.7
- noun
- /ˈpʌndɪt/
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pandit
- The pandit recited Sanskrit verses, occasionally pouring clarified butter into the holy fire, which we had just circled seven times.
- Kashmiri Pandits
A Mystic poet from my land famously wrote Pothi padi padi jug bhaya Pandit bhaya na koi.
- A Mystic poet from my land famously wrote Pothi padi padi jug bhaya Pandit bhaya na koi.
- A Mystic poet from my land famously wrote Pothi pari pari jug bhaya Pandit bhaya na koi.
Examples
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Herman has gone to meet Pandit Nehru.
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He and Pandit Malviya will sign it.
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Rajinder sat cross-legged before the pandit and the holy fire.
Fiction book (1995) -
Pandit Nehru and the others are up at Ahmednagar Fort.
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We are very fortunate in having a pandit from Gorakhpur familiar with the Madhyamika philosophy.
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Exactly a week after the marriage with Savitri, Pandit Balmukunda Sharma accompanied his son to Delhi and put him on a plane to America.
Fiction book (1992) -
I still derive hope for the future from the words of Pandit Jawharlal Nehru, and I would call upon my Indian friends to reflect upon them.
Academic text (1995) -
Bose consulted Pandits (Brahmin priests) to gain a better understanding of Sanskrit texts containing psychological insights.
Academic text (1990) -
Rajinder sat cross-legged before the pandit and the holy fire, seeking guidance on religious matters.
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We are very fortunate to have a pandit from Gorakhpur who is knowledgeable about Hindu philosophy.
Synonyms
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7.6
A very skilled conductor or musician who leads an orchestra
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pandit comes from the Sanskrit word pandita, which means 'learned' or 'wise', and was used for a respected teacher or priest who knows scripture, law, or classical music, so a pandit is someone trusted to lead ceremonies and teach important traditions.