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shanti

shahn-tee
noun
1
Peace or inner tranquility, as understood in Hindu and Buddhist thought.
"The yoga teacher spoke of finding shanti through steady breathing."
intj
1
A ritual call for peace, traditionally chanted three times.
"The prayer closed with "Shanti, shanti, shanti.""

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In plain EnglishA Sanskrit word for peace, used both as a noun and as a chanted blessing.

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Etymology

From Sanskrit शान्ति (śānti), "calmness, peace, tranquility," from a root meaning to be calm or satisfied.

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