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. Abhyavrittihi: a) repetition b) contradiction c) seclusion d) fortunate e) arguing.

2. Asthithvam: a) pervading b) consoling c) sacred d) existence e) non-availability.

3. Katukata: a) softness b) rudeness c) holiness d) wise e) gloomy.

4. Upadhaneeyam: a) a bed b) sleep c) a pillow d) laughing e) becoming chosen.

5. Eshiraha: a) fire b) chanting c) conquere d) name of a plant e) name of a female servant.

Meanings and explanations

1. Abhyavrittihi: means repetition, recurrence.

2. Asthithvam: means existence.

3. Katukata: means rudeness, rough behavior, lack of manners.

4. Upadhaneeyam: means a pillow.

5. Eshiraha: means fire.

Answers

1. a 2. d 3. b 4. c 5. a 

Ratings of Your Score

9-11: Fair;

12-15: Good;

16 and above: Excellent

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