samaṇa
an ascetic in the Indian tradition, particularly within Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
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Summary
samaṇa is a religious figure[1]. samaṇa ranks in the top 8% of religious_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (295 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- samaṇa's instance of is recorded as religious figure[3].
- samaṇa is a type of ascetic[4].
- samaṇa is a type of mendicant[5].
- samaṇa is a type of hermit[6].
- samaṇa's said to be the same as is recorded as Fakir[7].
- samaṇa's facet of is recorded as Buddhism[8].
- samaṇa's facet of is recorded as Hinduism[9].
- samaṇa's facet of is recorded as Jainism[10].
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Definition and Type
samaṇa's instance of is recorded as religious figure[3]. Recorded subclass of include ascetic[4], mendicant[5], and hermit[6].
Why It Matters
samaṇa ranks in the top 8% of religious_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (295 views/month).[2] samaṇa has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] samaṇa is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]
samaṇa has been cited as an influence by Jainism[13], a religion[14], founded in -84000000000[15].
FAQs
Who did samaṇa influence?
samaṇa has been cited as an influence by Jainism[13].