chaitanya

/tʃaɪtənjaɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of spiritual bliss or ecstasy, especially in Hinduism and Buddhism.

“The guru led his disciples through a meditation session, helping them to experience the chaitanya of inner peace.”

2. proper noun

A name of several Hindu and Buddhist figures, including Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a 15th-century Indian mystic.

“Chaitanya is revered as a divine incarnation in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism.”

Synonyms

  • bliss
  • ecstasy

Antonyms

  • anguish
  • torment