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. Aadanam: a) taking b) throwing c) robbing d) cutting e) none.

2. Uddeepanam: a) helping b) a light in king’s court c) friendship d) inflaming e) involving.

3. Kankanaha: a) a chain b) a bracelet c) anklet d) ear ring e) finger ring.

4. Chimihi: a) a rabbit b) a crocodile c) a parrot d) a bird e) an elephant.

5. Aantachanam: a) curdling b) churning c) shaking d) drinking e) none.

Meanings and explanations

1. Aadanam: means taking, accepting, seizing.

2. Uddeepanam: means inflaming, exciting.

3. Kankanaha: means a bracelet, a string which is tied around the wrist at the time of marriage.

4. Chimihi: means a parrot.

5. Aantachanam: means curdling, curdled milk.

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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