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. Upametru: a) one who leads b) a spectator c) a creator d) a perceiver e) none.

2. Kambalaha: a) an anklet b) a blanket c) long hair d) extreme cold e) a parrot.

3. Kapolaha: a) a skull b) a cheek c) skill d) tongue e) a pigeon.

4. Gunakaha: a) servicing b) chasing c) a calculator d) camel e) eyes.

5. Gunin: a) with good qualities b) a charming person c) a person with valor d) an accountant e) a king.

6. Goungikaha: a) a carpenter b) a gold smith c) a teacher d) a leader e) none.

7. Chita : a) sacred fire b) a sacrifice c) pyre d) a prayer e) none.

8. Chiranjeeva: a) a demon b) name of a king c) long-lived d) carving e) a patient.

9. Jeeraha: a) a flute b) name of a food item c) a sorrow d) a sword e) none.

10.Dutta: a) dining b) given c) conquering d) teeth e) none.

Meanings and explanations

1. Upametru: means one who leads.

2. Kambalaha: means a blanket.

3. Kapolaha: means a cheek.

4. Gunakaha: means a calculator.

5. Gunin: means a person who possesses merits and good qualities.

6. Goungikaha: means a gold smith.

7. Chita : means pyre or a funeral fire.

8. Chiranjeeva: means long-lived.

9. Jeeraha: means a sword.

10. Dutta: means given.

Answers

1. a 2. b 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. c 9. d 10. b 

Ratings of Your Score

9-11: Fair;

12-15: Good;

16 and above: Excellent

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