gymnosophy (Meaning)
gymnosophy (n)
the doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced nudity and asceticism and meditation
gymnosophy (n.)
The doctrines of the Gymnosophists.
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the doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced nudity and asceticism and meditationThe doctrines of the Gymnosophists.
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Gymnosophy, the ancient Indian philosophical tradition, emphasizes self-knowledge and ethical living.
The Greek translation of "gymnosophy" means "naked wisdom," referring to the ascetic nature of the tradition's practitioners.
Gymnosophists believed in the transmigration of souls and sought to attain liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Their practices included meditation, yoga, and strict adherence to ethical principles.
