A Sanskrit scholar or expert in Hindu scriptures, particularly someone learned in the Vedas and classical texts.
From Sanskrit 'śāstrī,' derived from 'śāstra' (scripture or treatise). The title indicates mastery of sacred and scholarly texts, used as an honorific in South Asian traditions.
In Hindu and Sanskrit traditions, a Shastri holds the equivalent prestige of a university professor—they've spent decades mastering ancient texts. The title is still used today as a mark of deep scholarly achievement.
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