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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. Parivridhihi: a) surrounded b) sacrifice c) oldage d) growth e) none.
2. Parivahin: a) overflowing b) deep-rooted c) discipline d) surrounded e) fire.
3. Bhojaneeya: a) credible b) suitable c) eatable d) king Bhoja’s kingdom e) prepared.
4. Bhedaka: a) soothing b) disturbing c) breaking d) fighting e) none.
5. Mattha: a) discriminated b) intoxicated c) elephant d) a thief e) snail.
6. Mathitha: a) churned b) chalked c) shared d) a servant e) a lady.
7. Manas: a) body b) the mind c) intellect d) mad e) none.
8. Yavaha: a) wheat b) rice c) barley d) pulses e) none.
9. Ratha: a) seized b) a hunter c) insulted d) pleased e) none.
10. Ratnam: a) a gem b) a pearl c) gold d) silver e) none.
Meanings and explanations
1. Parivridhihi: means growth, increase.
2. Parivahin: means overflowing.
3. Bhojaneeya: means eatable.`
4. Bhedaka: means breaking, splitting, dividing.
5. Mattha: means intoxicated, drunk.
6. Mathitha: means churned, stirred up.
7. Manas: means the mind.
8. Yavaha: means barley.
9. Ratha: means pleased, delighted.
10. Ratnam: means a gem, a precious stone.
Answers
1. d 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. b 6. a 7. b 8. c 9. d 10. a
Ratings of Your Score
9-11: Fair;
12-15: Good;
16 and above: Excellent