shraddha
9.9
Deep religious faith and devotion in Hindu and Buddhist traditions
- noun
- /ʃrɑːdˈdɑː/
- Indian
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devoción
- He approached his studies of scripture with deep shraddha and humility.
Examples
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The ceremony was performed with great shraddha and respect for tradition.
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Many people find strength in their shraddha during difficult times.
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Her shraddha inspired her to visit the temple every morning before work.
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Her shraddha in the teachings of Buddha is inspiring.
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Her shraddha inspired her to visit the temple every morning before work.
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The ceremony was performed with great shraddha and respect for tradition.
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He approached his studies of scripture with deep shraddha and humility.
Synonyms
devoutness
vsshraddha
1
6.7
A strong religious feeling that makes a person pray or worship regularly
is specific to Hindu and Buddhist faiths with reverent trust focus
How Devout
Surface Forms
Etymology
Shraddha comes from the Sanskrit śraddhā, meaning 'faith' or 'deep trust', and it describes a respectful, humble belief that makes people act carefully in religion and learning.