ARHAT


Meaning of ARHAT in English

— Arhatship , n.

/ahrdd"heuht/ , n.

a Buddhist who has attained Nirvana through rigorous discipline and ascetic practices. Cf. Bodhisattva .

Also, Arhant /ahr"heuhnt/ .

[ 1865-70; arhati (he) merits ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .