arhat

noun
/ˈɑːhæt/

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit अर्हत् (arhat, “worthy of worship”), used as a title for sanctified Buddhists. Doublet of arahant and arihant.

  1. derived from अर्हत् — “worthy of worship

Definitions

  1. One who has attained enlightenment

    One who has attained enlightenment; a Buddhist saint.

  2. One of the stages of the ascetic's spiritual evolution, when all passions (anger, ego,…

    One of the stages of the ascetic's spiritual evolution, when all passions (anger, ego, deception, greed, attachment, hatred and ignorance) are destroyed.

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