In Indian religions, a holy person or saint, especially a Hindu or Sikh spiritual teacher or poet.
From Sanskrit 'sant' meaning 'saint' or 'holy person,' used particularly in Hindi and other Indian languages. It refers to devotional poets and spiritual figures who often rejected caste systems and preached direct connection to the divine.
The sant movement in India was revolutionary—these were often poor poets and teachers who taught that anyone, regardless of caste or wealth, could connect directly to God. They used songs and poetry to teach, making spirituality accessible to everyone.
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