"sannyasa" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Sanskrit संन्यास (saṃnyāsa). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|संन्यास}} Sanskrit संन्यास (saṃnyāsa) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sannyasa (uncountable)
  1. The fourth (wandering ascetic) ashrama in Hindu spiritual life. Wikipedia link: sannyasa Tags: uncountable
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