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. Alapanam: a) conversation b) teaching c) sing d) battleing.

2. Chowrgam: a) spending b) receiving c) theft d) scattering.

3. Tatakam: a) river b) pond c) bank d) ocean.

4. Parishramaha: a) fatigue b) liking c) organization d) strength.

5. Tilitsaha: a) a large snake b) an elephant c) a crocodile d) a swan.

  

Meanings and explanations

1. Alapanam: means conversation.

2. Chowrgam: means theft, robbbery.

3. Tatakam: means pond or water pool.

4. Parishramaha: means fatigue, exhaustion, trouble or pain.

5. Tilitsaha: means a large snake.

Answers

1. a 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. 

 

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