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  2. Udasi - Wikipedia

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    Udasi and Udasin is derived from the Sanskrit word Udāsīn, which means one who is indifferent to or disregardful of worldly attachments, a stoic, or a mendicant. [9] [1] The word Udasi is derived from the Sanskrit word udasin, [10] meaning 'detached, journey', reflecting an approach to spiritual and temporal life, [5] or from udas ('detachment'), signifying indifference to or renunciation of ...

  3. Sects of Sikhism - Wikipedia

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    Udasi, derived from the Sanskrit word "Udasin", [21]: 78 meaning "detached, journey", reflecting an approach to spiritual and temporal life, [22] is an early sect based on the teachings of Guru Nanak's elder son Sri Chand (1494–1643), who, contrary to his father's emphasis on participation in society, propagated ascetic renunciation and ...

  4. List of English words of Sanskrit origin - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of English words of Sanskrit origin. Most of these words were not directly borrowed from Sanskrit. The meaning of some words have changed slightly after being borrowed. Both languages belong to the Indo-European language family and have numerous cognate terms; some examples are "mortal", "mother", "father" and the names of the ...

  5. Udasi (surname) - Wikipedia

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    Udasi is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: C. M. Udasi (1937–2021), Indian politician; Sant Ram Udasi (1939–1986), Punjabi poet; Shivkumar Chanabasappa Udasi (born 1967), Indian politician

  6. Lists of English words by country or language of origin

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    The following are lists of words in the English language that are known as "loanwords" or "borrowings," which are derived from other languages.. For Old English-derived words, see List of English words of Old English origin.

  7. List of Latin words with English derivatives - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of Latin words with derivatives in English (and other modern languages). Ancient orthography did not distinguish between i and j or between u and v. [1] Many modern works distinguish u from v but not i from j. In this article, both distinctions are shown as they are helpful when tracing the origin of English words.

  8. Sampradaya - Wikipedia

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    Udasi – An ascetic order who were traditionally caretakers of Gurdwaras and involved in missionary work. [66] Certain practises of theirs diverge from mainstream Sikh belief although they do not promote this to others. [69] The order was started by Baba Sri Chand, the eldest Sahibzada (son) of the 1st Guru, Guru Nanak. [66]

  9. List of English words of Hindi or Urdu origin - Wikipedia

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    Many loanwords are of Persian origin; see List of English words of Persian origin, with some of the latter being in turn of Arabic or Turkic origin. In some cases words have entered the English language by multiple routes - occasionally ending up with different meanings, spellings, or pronunciations, just as with words with European etymologies.