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. Purushaha: a. a man b. group of people c. town d. lady e. none.

2. Paramarthaha: a. the highest truth   b. knowledge about truth   c. the good way   d. moral responsibility    e. the difficult path.

3. Samsidhihi: a. a process with break   b. attainment   c. getting ready   d. super most quality   e. a yogi.

4. Acharanam: a. not doing   b. running   c. practicing   d. listening   e. praying.

5. Anubhaavaha: a. very submissive b. passion c. compassion d. dignity e. following.

Answers with explanation

1. a. Purushaha means a male. In the context of God, this word refers to `The Supreme Being’ or `The Soul of the Universe’.

2. a. Paramarthaha - Here, the word Param means `the best’, `the most excellent’ or `the greatest’ and `arthaha’ means `meaning’. hence, the word means `The Highest Truth’.

3. b. The word `sidhihi’ refers to a state of perfection after efforts. hence, `Samsidhini’ means complete accomplishment.

4. c. practicing, observing, or following a particular way, action or deed is `aadaranam’.

5. d. This means the dignity, more specifically, the majestic luster of a person.

Answers

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

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