"astika" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Sanskrit आस्तिक (āstika, “orthodox, believing, pious, faithful”), from अस्ति (asti, “to be, exist”) + -क (-ka). Etymology templates: {{root|en|sa|अस्}}, {{bor|en|sa|आस्तिक||orthodox, believing, pious, faithful}} Sanskrit आस्तिक (āstika, “orthodox, believing, pious, faithful”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} astika (uncountable)
  1. (Hinduism) A philosophical school or individual accepting certain tenets fundamental to Hinduism, by various definitions:
    The supreme authority of the Vedas.
    Tags: Hinduism, uncountable Categories (topical): Hinduism Translations (Translations): astika [feminine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-astika-en-noun-OrltxPoe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 44 32 24 Disambiguation of 'Translations': 45 35 20
  2. (Hinduism) A philosophical school or individual accepting certain tenets fundamental to Hinduism, by various definitions:
    The existence of atman (roughly "soul").
    Tags: Hinduism, uncountable Categories (topical): Hinduism
    Sense id: en-astika-en-noun-gLvVFev4
  3. (Hinduism) A philosophical school or individual accepting certain tenets fundamental to Hinduism, by various definitions:
    The existence of ishvara (a supreme deity).
    Tags: Hinduism, uncountable Categories (topical): Hinduism
    Sense id: en-astika-en-noun-IuH~fBNh

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