shishya

[shish-yuh]

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noun

Hinduism.

a pupil of a guru.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of shishya¹

From Hindi

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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.