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sati

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for sati.

Editorial note

I think Sati was really the One and inserting Neo's code into the Source rebooted it, effectively deleting her.

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Quick take

(Buddhism) mindfulness, as in anapanasati; a state of mind in meditation

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of sati gathered in one view.

noun

(Buddhism) mindfulness, as in anapanasati; a state of mind in meditation

noun

(Hinduism) Pious person

noun

(Hinduism) One of the daughters of Prasuti and Daksha; killed herself by self-immolation on a fire

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for sati.

noun

(Buddhism) mindfulness, as in anapanasati; a state of mind in meditation

noun

(Hinduism) Pious person

noun

(Hinduism) One of the daughters of Prasuti and Daksha; killed herself by self-immolation on a fire

noun

Alternative form of suttee. [(Hinduism, historical) The traditional custom of a Hindu woman giving herself up to be cremated on her husband’s funeral pyre as a sign of her devotion.]

Example sentences

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I think Sati was really the One and inserting Neo's code into the Source rebooted it, effectively deleting her.

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It should be blindingly obvious that certain elements of culture are worse than others, unless you are willing to argue that religions with human sacrifice are just as good as religions without human sacrifice, or that funerals with Sati are just as good as funerals without Sati.

3

My favorite statement on cultural relativity comes from Charles J Napier, about the Indian custom of Sati, "Be it so.

Quote examples

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My favorite statement on cultural relativity comes from Charles J Napier, about the Indian custom of Sati, "Be it so.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use sati in a sentence?

I think Sati was really the One and inserting Neo's code into the Source rebooted it, effectively deleting her.

What does sati mean?

(Buddhism) mindfulness, as in anapanasati; a state of mind in meditation

What part of speech is sati?

sati is commonly used as noun.