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esotericism

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/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

nounformal

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

Formal: علم باطن

Synonyms

mysticismoccultismsecret knowledgeروحانیتخفیہ علمتصوف

Antonyms

exoteric knowledgecommon knowledgeظاہر علمعام علم

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.

Easily Confused With

exotericism:Exotericism refers to knowledge that is accessible to the general public, as opposed to esotericism, which is restricted to a small group.

Word Family

esoteric
adjectiveباطنی
esoterically
adverbباطنی طور پر

See Also

💡 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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🗣️ 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.