shishya
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shishya
From Hindi
Example Sentences
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The guru-disciple relationship, known in yoga as the guru shishya parampara, is an unspoken agreement that the follower will surrender to the guru's wishes.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2021
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