Pandit

For pandit in other contexts, see Pandita (disambiguation). For the type of media consultant, see Pundit. For an explorer, see Pundit (explorer).
Brahmin boy doing ritual

A pandit or pundit (both pronounced /ˈpʌndɪt/;[1] Sanskrit: पण्डित paṇḍita) is a scholar and a teacher, particularly one skilled in the Sanskrit language, who has mastered the four Vedic scriptures, Hindu rituals, Hindu law, religion, music, and/or philosophy under a Guru in a Gurukul or has been tutored under the ancient Vedic Guru-Shishya academic tradition. The English loan word pundit is derived from it but has been used to broadly refer to any of the following: Siddhas, Siddhars, Naths, Ascetics, Sadhus, or Yogis.

In the usage of the word, "Pandit", synonymous to "Purohits", refers to and they claim to be Hindu, almost a Brahmin, who has memorized a substantial portion of the Vedas, along with the corresponding rhythms and melodies for chanting religious verses or singing them during prayers or rituals.

Pundit is been often used for experts and intellectuals with importance in the media.

Notable people bearing the surname "Pandit"

See also

References

  1. ↑ "pandit". Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
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