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samadhi

Syllabification: (sa·ma·dhi)
Pronunciation: /səˈmädē/
Definition of samadhi

noun (plural samadhis)

Hinduism & Buddhism
  • a state of intense concentration achieved through meditation. In Hindu yoga this is regarded as the final stage, at which union with the divine is reached (before or at death).
  • Indian a funerary monument.

Origin:

from Sanskrit samādhi 'contemplation'

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