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. Prakasana: a) scribing b) searching c) storing d) illuminating.

2. Bhattara: a) cleanliness b) social activity c) revered d) trail.

3. Makkolaha: a) side b) chalk c) a tree d) a bird.

4. Yathini: a) a window b) wife of a sage c) forest d) pinance.

5. Vapanam: a) omitting b) contracting c) an instrument d) sowing seed.

Meanings and explanations

1. Prakasana: means illuminating, making known or bringing to light.

2. Bhattara: means revered, worshipful, a title of respect.

3. Makkolaha: means a chalk.

4. Yathini: means a window.

5. Vapanam: means sowing seed, or shaving. 

Answers

1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. d

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