esotericism
advancedC2/ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪsɪzəm/ · es-o-ter-i-cism
The study or practice of the mystical and philosophical doctrines that are accessible only to a select group.
Meanings
The study or practice of the mystical and philosophical doctrines that are accessible only to a select group.
وہ علم یا عمل جو روحانی یا فلسفیانہ نظریات کا مطالعہ کرتا ہے جو صرف ایک مخصوص گروہ کے لیے قابل رسائی ہوتا ہے۔
باطنیات
Baṭniyat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- esoteric teachings
- esoteric philosophy
- esoteric practices
Example Sentences
The esotericism of the ancient texts was fascinating to scholars.
قدیم متون کی باطنیات علم کے محققین کے لیے دلچسپ تھی۔
Qadeem matoon ki baṭniyat ilm ke muḥqqiqīn ke liye dilchasp thi.
Many aspects of esotericism are shrouded in mystery.
باطنیات کے بہت سے پہلو راز میں لپٹے ہوئے ہیں۔
Baṭniyat ke bohot se pehlu raaz mein lipṭe hue hain.
The student sought to understand the esotericism presented in their studies.
طالب علم نے اپنی پڑھائی میں پیش کردہ باطنیات کو سمجھنے کی کوشش کی۔
Talib-e-ilm ne apni parhai mein pesh ki gayi baṭniyat ko samajhne ki koshish ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'esoteric' as a secret club for special knowledge.
Imagine a locked door that only a few can enter, representing exclusive knowledge.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق کے راستے میں بظاہر راستے ہیں، پر باطنی علم کا سفر ہے الگ ہی کمال۔
Ishq ke raste mein ba-zahir raste hain, Par baṭni ilm ka safar hai alag hi kamaal.
On the path of love, there seem to be many roads, But the journey of esoteric knowledge is a marvel of its own.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہر علم کی اپنی اہمیت ہوتی ہے۔
Har ilm ki apni ahmiyat hoti hai.
Every knowledge has its own significance.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "esoterikos" — belonging to an inner circle
First known use: 19th century
The term esotericism has evolved to refer to various mystical and philosophical systems that emphasize secret knowledge accessible only to a select few.