Satya
सत्य
SUT-yuh
Satya (सत्य) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning truth or reality in Indian philosophy. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer SATYA (5).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #981.
Meaning & usage
Satya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'truth' or 'reality'. It is a fundamental concept in Indian philosophy, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where it denotes the ultimate truth or the essence of reality. In the context of ethics, it also refers to the virtue of truthfulness.
In a sentence
Gandhi's principle of Satya was central to his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
Satya as a crossword answer
Satya is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Truth or reality in Indian philosophy” (5)
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