English Explanatory Dictionary

paramahamsa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Hindu spiritual teacher who has become enlightened.

Word forms

paramahamsa paramahamsas paramahansa paramhansa

Etymology

From Sanskrit परम (parama, “supreme”) and Sanskrit हंस (haṃsa, “swan”).

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