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Swami

Last updated: December 21, 2023

What Does Swami Mean?

A swami is a spiritual teacher, guru or master whose objective is to master the self through renunciation, which includes setting aside temporal and secular ambitions to pursue a life of spiritual realization. Within yoga, highly regarded spiritual teachers may receive the title of swami by followers or others in the community.

In Sanskrit, swami means “one who knows.”

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Yogapedia Explains Swami

Many practicing swamis consider the lifestyle to be a journey of self-sacrifice, rather than a decision to simply become a spiritual master who follows a certain protocol. As swamis follow a path of renunciation, they serve others as spiritual teachers.

Although many swamis consider themselves to be Hindu, some choose not to associate with a specific religion. Teachers within the yoga community who have the title of swami are not associated with a specific religion, but are considered to be part of a devout spiritual yoga community.


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Synonyms

one who knows

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