Sant (Saint / Mahāpurush)
Meaning
A Sant (संत | sant) is a God-realized soul—one who lives in constant awareness of God and is free from ignorance.
Also Known As
- Saint
- Mahāpurush (महापुरुष | mahāpuruṣa)
Primary Meaning (Philosophical Use)
In Shri Maharaj Ji teachings, Sant refers to a realized being who has directly experienced God and is established in divine consciousness.
Colloquial Usage (Common Speech)
In everyday language, “sant” may refer to:
- ascetics or renunciates
- religious figures with external symbols (robes, tilak, etc.)
👉 This usage does not necessarily imply God-realization.
Key Distinction
- True Sant → God-realized being
- Apparent sant → outwardly religious, may or may not be realized
Usage Note
In authentic spiritual contexts, the term Sant is used strictly for realized souls.
Care must be taken not to confuse external appearance with inner realization.
See Main Doctrine Section
👉 The Saint (Guru) →
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