arhat

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Noun arhat has 1 sense

Arhat, Arhant, lohan - a Buddhist who has attained nirvana
--₁ is a kind of deity, divinity, god, immortal

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Arhat

Definition:

An arhat is a term used in Buddhism to refer to an individual who has attained enlightenment and reached the highest level of spiritual perfection.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun (Buddhism): a person who has achieved liberation or awakening and is considered as a perfected being.

Example sentence:

After years of meditation and self-reflection, the monk became an arhat, free from worldly desires.

Sense 2:

As a noun (Hinduism): a person who has attained nirvana and is believed to have overcome the cycle of birth and death.

Example sentence:

In Hindu mythology, an arhat is an individual who has escaped the wheel of samsara through deep meditation and spiritual realization.

Sense 3:

As an adjective: related to or characteristic of an arhat.

Example sentence:

The monastery is known for its arhat sculptures, depicting the serene and enlightened beings.