# Bhikkhu (Monk) ## Being a "Monk" is not about Ordination or a Social Status > [!success] What's an actual "Bhikkhu"? — In Sabhiyasutta ([SNP3.6](https://suttacentral.net/snp3.6/en/sujato)) > “When by the path they have walked themselves,” > _“Pajjena katena attanā,_ > > **“they reach extinguishment, with doubt overcome**; > _Parinibbānagato vitiṇṇakaṅkho;_ > > **giving up desire for existence or nonexistence**, > _Vibhavañca bhavañca vippahāya,_ > > **==their journey complete, their rebirths ended: that is a mendicant.==** > _**==Vusitavā khīṇapunabbhavo sa bhikkhu.==**_ ## Suttas - SNP3.6 Sabhiyasutta ([link](https://suttacentral.net/snp3.6/en/sujato)) - What's the true meaning of "monk", "gentle", "tamed", and "awakened"?