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Shoonya

शून्य
SHOO-nyah

Shoonya (शून्य) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning the concept of emptiness or void in philosophy. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer SHOONYA (7).

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Meaning & usage

Shoonya, derived from Sanskrit, refers to the concept of 'emptiness' or 'void'. In various Indian philosophies, it signifies the absence of form or substance, often associated with spiritual enlightenment and the nature of reality. The term is also used in mathematics to denote the number zero, symbolizing nothingness.

In a sentence

In meditation, practitioners often seek to experience the state of Shoonya, where the mind is free from distractions.

Shoonya as a crossword answer

Shoonya is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:

“The concept of emptiness or void in philosophy” (7)

Category: Concept Origin: Sanskrit Script: Hindi

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