Improve Your Sanskrit Vocabulary - C Rama Devi

We come across a number of Sanskrit words in our daily life.  More often than not, we might like to know the correct meaning of such words.  Here is a small exercise for you to test your knowledge of such words.

1. Avasechanam: a) sprinkling b) cutting c) not accepting d) insulting e) a specific deed at the time of funeral.

2. Takram: a) milk b) sweet c) butter milk d) ghee e) rice.

3. Dada: a) robbing b) giving c) ordering d) following e) receiving.

4. Niyamita: a) failing b) consulting c) ill-treating d) governed e) none.

5. Ebhvaka: a) wealthy b) king c) carpenter d) village e) none.

Meanings and explanations

1. Avasechanam: means sprinkling, water used for sprinkling.

2. Takram: means butter milk.

3. Dada: means giving, offering.

4. Niyamita: means governed, guided, checked, restrained.

5. Ebhvaka: means wealthy, rich.

Answers

1. a 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. a 

Ratings of Your Score

9-11: Fair;

12-15: Good;

16 and above: Excellent

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