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mysticism

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/ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm/ · mys-ti-cism

A spiritual belief system that emphasizes personal experience and direct communion with the divine.

Meanings

nounformal

A spiritual belief system that emphasizes personal experience and direct communion with the divine.

ایک روحانی عقیدے کا نظام جو ذاتی تجربے اور الہی کے ساتھ براہ راست تعلق پر زور دیتا ہے۔

صوفیانہ

soofiyana

Synonyms

spiritualityesotericisminsightروحانیتجذباتیغیبی

Antonyms

materialismskepticismrationalityمادہ پرستیشکعقلیت

Common Collocations

  • mystical experience
  • mystical insight
  • mystical traditions

Example Sentences

Many religions incorporate elements of mysticism into their teachings.

بہت سی مذہبی تعلیمات میں صوفیانہ عناصر شامل کیے گئے ہیں۔

Bohat si mazhabi taleemat mein soofiyana anasir shamil kiye gaye hain.

Mysticism often seeks to explain the nature of the divine.

صوفیانہ اکثر الہی کی فطرت کو سمجھنے کی کوشش کرتا ہے۔

Soofiyana aksar alahi ki fitrat ko samajhne ki koshish karta hai.

Her writings reflect a strong influence of mysticism.

اس کی تحریروں میں صوفیانہ کا زور دار اثر نظر آتا ہے۔

Is ki tahreeron mein soofiyana ka zor daar asar nazar aata hai.

Easily Confused With

mystique:'Mystique' refers to an aura of mystery surrounding someone or something, while 'mysticism' is about a spiritual belief system.

Word Family

mystical
adjectiveصوفیانہ
mystic
nounصوفی
mystify
verbحیرت میں ڈالنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of mystics as those who seek to uncover the mysteries of existence.

Imagine a person meditating under a sacred tree, seeking to connect with the divine.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دل کی صوفیانہ باتیں ہیں، جو رازوں میں چھپی ہیں، پر جو کو عالمِ محبت پایا، چھڑا سکا سب کچھ۔

Dil ki soofiyana baatein hain, jo raazon mein chhupi hain, Par jo ko aalam-e-mohabbat paya, chhura saka sab kuch.

The mystical words of the heart are hidden in secrets, But the one who finds the world of love can break free from it all.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اونٹ کے منہ میں دانہ۔

Oont ke munh mein daana.

A grain in the camel's mouth (something very small compared to the whole).

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "mystikos" — pertaining to the mysteries

First known use: 19th century

The word 'mysticism' has its roots in the Greek word 'mystikos', which means 'pertaining to the mysteries'. It evolved through Latin in the term 'mysticus' and has been used in English since the 19th century.