smarta
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A Hindu priest who follows Vedanta teachings and honors many gods
- noun
- Indian
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smarta
- The smarta tradition emphasizes the importance of nonsectarian beliefs among its followers.
Examples
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As a smarta, he follows the teachings of the Vedanta school and promotes a harmonious spiritual practice.
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Don't be a smarta**, Rodney.
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In Kali-yuga, demons will be born in smarta Brahmin families to harass and torture the righteous devotees of the Lord.
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Many smarta Brahmins gather every year to discuss the principles of their faith and share insights on Vedanta.
Synonyms
Brahmin
vssmarta
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8.5
A member of the highest Hindu caste who traditionally serves as a priest or scholar
is a subgroup within that caste focused on nonsectarian Vedanta beliefs
Vedantist
vssmarta
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9.9
A person who studies or follows the teachings of Vedanta
is a priestly group member supporting Vedanta-based nonsectarian orthodoxy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Smarta comes from the Sanskrit smṛta, which means 'remembered' and gave the name Smriti to the 'remembered' religious texts. A smarta is a person who follows these remembered texts and rituals, so the name shows they keep and pass on old teachings.