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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. Select your answers, then turn to page 8 to find out your score.
1. Thapathi: a) river b) mountain c) a lady d) sacred e) Lord Balaji.
2. Tharangaha: a) a kite b) a wave c) a snake d) a tree e) a bird.
3. Thejaswin: a) follower b) secret c) brilliant d) dull e) keen.
4. Darshaneeya: a) ordered b) gathered c) invisible d) eligible to be seen e) none.
5. Nirmochanam: a) production b) sorrow c) cruel d) liberation e) none.
6. Panchama: a) fifth b) fourth c) race d) loss e) none.
7. Balam: a) path b) strength c) crave d) busy e) none.
8. Jwaalaa: a) game b) tiresome c) flame d) wet e) non-stick.
9. Teekaa: a) inhaling b) a city c) camping d) commentary e) none.
10. Thantrunaha: a) a deer b) worker c) lecturer d) a shark e) none.
Meanings and explanations
1. Thapathi: means name of a river.
2. Tharangaha: means a wave.
3. Thejaswin: means brilliant, bright.
4. Darshaneeya: means eligible to be seen.
5. Nirmochanam: means liberation, deliverance.
6. Panchama: means fifth, fifth part.
7. Balam: means strength, power.
8. Jwaalaa: means flame.
9. Teekaa: means commentary.
10. Thantrunaha: means a shark.
Answers
1. a 2. b 3. c 4. d 5. d 6. a 7. b 8. c 9. d 10. d
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