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. Anapatya: a) velour b) sage c) friendship d) childless.

2. Tulakam: a) cotton b) brass c) grass d) iron

3. Avagna: a) thrashed b) watching c) independent d) daughter.

4. Apapanam: a) sacred water b) a bad drink c) umbrella d) smoke.

5. Uhanee: a) blanket b) a house c) a broom d) a comb.

  

Meanings and explanations

1. Anapatya: means childless, without issue, without hair.

2. Tulakam: means cotton.

3. Avagna: means independent, free, self-willed.

4. Apapanam: means a bad drink.

5. Uhanee: means a broom.

Answers

1. d 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. c 

 

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