ashram

[ahsh-ruhm]

noun

1. a secluded building, often the residence of a guru, used for religious retreat or instruction in Hinduism.

2. the persons instructed there.

ashram

/ ˈæʃrəm, ˈɑːʃ- /

noun

1. a religious retreat or community where a Hindu holy man lives

2. a house that provides accommodation for destitute people

Word History and Origins

Origin of ashram¹

First recorded in 1915–20, ashram is from the Sanskrit word āśrama

Word History and Origins

Origin of ashram¹

from Sanskrit āśrama, from ā- near + śrama religious exertion

Example Sentences

It's known for its ashrams and meditation and yoga retreats and is considered a holy Hindu site that draws in large numbers of tourists and pilgrims.

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“Monument Eternal” deftly repurposes archival materials, such as programs from ashram services and vintage concert bills, alongside dreamy images of Turiya that exude divine consciousness, the way a church might display saints or priests.

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When he called again, I said, “Did you hear me about babies? Anyway, I’m heading to an ashram to meditate.”

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The two friends grew up on Coltrane’s ashram — Williams lived there until he was 11 and Vitthal moved there when he was 8.

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An ashram where half of them lived sustained slight damage to one window.

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