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A '''mahant''' {{IPAc-en|m|ə|ˈ|h|ʌ|n|t}} is a religious superior, in particular the chief priest of a temple or the head of a monastery.<ref>''New Oxford American Dictionary'' (2nd ed., 2005), p. 1020.</ref> The [[Standard Hindi|Hindi]] word ''mahant'' is from [[Prakrit]] ''mahanta''-, from [[Sanskrit]] ''mahat'' "great".<ref>''Webster's Third New International Dictionary'', p. 1361.</ref> Other titles for the word Mahant, serving in the context of a well known religious place, include priest or pundit, being generally always a Brahmin, [[gyani]] |
A '''mahant''' {{IPAc-en|m|ə|ˈ|h|ʌ|n|t}} is a religious superior, in particular the chief priest of a temple or the head of a monastery.<ref>''New Oxford American Dictionary'' (2nd ed., 2005), p. 1020.</ref> |
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== Etymology == |
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The [[Standard Hindi|Hindi]] word ''mahant'' is from [[Prakrit]] ''mahanta''-, from [[Sanskrit]] ''mahat'' "great".<ref>''Webster's Third New International Dictionary'', p. 1361.</ref> |
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== Hinduism == |
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Other titles for the word Mahant, serving in the context of a well known religious place, include priest or pundit, being generally always a Brahmin, [[gyani]] or pastor. |
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In other branches of [[Hinduism]], the mahant is an ascetic who is the head and leader of the temple and has religious |
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Also known as Satnami's responsibilities as a preacher.<ref>{{cite book|title=An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism|author=Raymond Brady Williams|publisher= Cambridge University Press|year= 2001|pages=239|isbn=052165422X}}</ref> |
Also known as Satnami's responsibilities as a preacher.<ref>{{cite book|title=An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism|author=Raymond Brady Williams|publisher= Cambridge University Press|year= 2001|pages=239|isbn=052165422X}}</ref> |
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== Sikhism == |
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Among Sikhs, mahants stood for hereditary managers who controlled Sikh gurdwaras until the formation of [[SGPC]] in 1920s.<ref>[http://www.sgpc.net/glossary/Mahant.asp Mahant]</ref> |
Among Sikhs, mahants stood for hereditary managers who controlled Sikh gurdwaras until the formation of [[SGPC]] in 1920s.<ref>[http://www.sgpc.net/glossary/Mahant.asp Mahant]</ref> |
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== Secular use == |
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In [[Chhuikhadan State]], the Mahants were the rulers of the princely state. |
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== Notes == |
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5. Neelim mahant |
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==External links== |
== External links == |
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{{Portal|Hinduism|Sikhism|India}} |
{{Portal|Hinduism|Sikhism|India}} |
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*SGPC Glossary, "[http://www.sgpc.net/glossary/Mahant.asp Mahant]." |
* SGPC Glossary, "[http://www.sgpc.net/glossary/Mahant.asp Mahant]." |
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* [http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India_princes_A-J.html WorldStatesmen India - princely States A-J] |
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[[Category:Titles and occupations in Hinduism]] |
[[Category:Titles and occupations in Hinduism]] |
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[[Category:Titles in India]] |
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[[Category:Swaminarayan sect of Hinduism]] |
[[Category:Swaminarayan sect of Hinduism]] |
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Revision as of 11:39, 25 October 2016
A mahant /məˈhʌnt/ is a religious superior, in particular the chief priest of a temple or the head of a monastery.[1]
Etymology
The Hindi word mahant is from Prakrit mahanta-, from Sanskrit mahat "great".[2]
Hinduism
Other titles for the word Mahant, serving in the context of a well known religious place, include priest or pundit, being generally always a Brahmin, gyani or pastor.
In other branches of Hinduism, the mahant is an ascetic who is the head and leader of the temple and has religious Also known as Satnami's responsibilities as a preacher.[3]
Sikhism
Among Sikhs, mahants stood for hereditary managers who controlled Sikh gurdwaras until the formation of SGPC in 1920s.[4]
Secular use
In Chhuikhadan State, the Mahants were the rulers of the princely state.
Notes
External links
- SGPC Glossary, "Mahant."
- WorldStatesmen India - princely States A-J