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. Tantukaha: a) sugarcane b) water millon c) drumstick d) mustard seed.

2. Dhouta: a) washed b) uncleaned c) against rule d) pinance.

3. Nabhasaha: a) the moon b) the sky c) the fire d) the earth.

4. Mangala: a) valour b) killing c) auspicious d) a boy.

5. Raamaa: a) Lord Rama b) mother of Rama c) big mansion d) a beautiful woman.

Meanings and explanations

1. Tantukaha: means mustard seed.

2. Dhouta: means washed, washed off, cleaned, purified.

3. Nabhasaha: means the sky, or the rainy season, or the ocean.

4. Mangala: means auspicious, lucky, fortunate.

5. Raamaa: means beautiful woman.

Answers

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

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