astika
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See also: astiką
English
Etymology
From Sanskrit आस्तिक (āstika, “orthodox, believing, pious, faithful”), from अस्ति (asti, “to be, exist”) + -क (-ka).
Noun
astika (uncountable)
- (Hinduism) A philosophical school or individual accepting certain tenets fundamental to Hinduism, by various definitions:
- Antonym: nastika
Usage notes
The definition of astika is not universally agreed upon. A prime example is Buddhism; many consider it to be nastika since it denies the authority of the Vedas and the Hindu priesthood, while other schools go as far as to consider Gautama Buddha as an avatar of the god Vishnu.
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Polish
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Sanskrit आस्तिक (āstika).
Pronunciation
Noun
astika f
Declension
Declension of astika
Further reading
- astika in Polish dictionaries at PWN