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. Gupilaha: a) a king b) a queen c) a minister d) a soldier e) none.

2. Chodyam: a) compromising b) wonder c) condemning d) answering e) near.

3. Jigeesha: a) capacity to rule b) wish to read c) wish to conquer d) wish to do service e) administrate.

4. Gihva: a) nose b) face c) mouth d) tongue e) eyes.

5. Tulam: a) brass b) dust c) grass d) fiber e) cotton.

Meanings and explanations

1. Gupilaha: means a king or a protector.

2. Chodyam: means wonder, questioning, objecting.

3. Jigeesha: means wish to conquer.

4. Gihva: means tongue.

5. Tulam: means cotton.

Answers

1. a 2. b 3. c 4. d 5. e 

Ratings of Your Score

9-11: Fair;

12-15: Good;

16 and above: Excellent

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