Ashram

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neuter noun (indology / religion)

Definition

A monastery, hermitage, or isolated spiritual settlement in the Indian tradition (Hinduism), where a guru or spiritual master lives alongside his disciples to teach philosophy, meditation, yoga, and techniques for inner growth. In a structural sense, it represents a space for contemplation and simple communal life, guided by strict ethical and spiritual principles, often open to pilgrims and truth seekers.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Ashram
  • Hermitage

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Neuter noun, articulated: ashramul, plural: ashramuri, genitive-dative: ashramului / ashramurilor.
Formation Neologistic loanword from French (ashram) or directly from Sanskrit (āśrama), meaning a place of spiritual exertion.
Spelling / Pronunciation [aʃ.ˈram]
Source Encyclopedia of Eastern Religions and Indology Metrics

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: Tânărul a petrecut trei luni într-un ashram izolat de la poalele Himalayei pentru a învăța tehnicile străvechi de meditație.

EN: The young man spent three months in an isolated ashram at the foot of the Himalayas to learn ancient meditation techniques.

RO: Viața de zi cu zi în acest ashram modern este ghidată de un program strict de rugăciune, muncă comunitară și studiu textelor sacre.

EN: Daily life in this modern ashram is guided by a strict schedule of prayer, communal work, and the study of sacred texts.

RO: Fiecare pelerin care vizitează un ashram tradițional trebuie să respecte regula tăcerii și să adopte un regim vegetarian.

EN: Every pilgrim visiting a traditional ashram must observe the rule of silence and adopt a vegetarian diet.

Idioms & Phrases

Viață de ashram / Ashram life / Monastic lifestyle

RO: Stil de viață ascetic și disciplinat, axat pe simplitate, detașare materială și introspecție zilnică.

EN: An ascetic and disciplined lifestyle focused on simplicity, material detachment, and daily introspection.

Ghid de ashram / Ashram rules / Hermitage guide

RO: Set structural de norme administrative și etice pe care vizitatorii unui așezământ sacru sunt obligați să le urmeze.

EN: A structural set of administrative and ethical guidelines that visitors of a sacred establishment are obliged to follow.

Ashram urban / Urban ashram

RO: Centru spiritual modern situat în marile metropole, care oferă cursuri de yoga și meditație fără a impune izolarea totală.

EN: A modern spiritual center located in large metropolises, offering yoga and meditation classes without requiring total isolation.

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