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. Adharmaha : a) unrighteousness b) righteousness c) Principle d) opposition to the government e) following.

2. Ghattaha: a) eatable b) temple c) landing place d) sacred place e) none.

3. Mudhrika: a) an ornament b) meeting c) war d) message e) a ring sent.

4.  Praapthihi: a) obtained b) not obtained c) city d) friendship e) a tree.

5. Avalokitha: a) a look b) name of woman c) anger d) closing one’s eyes e) listening.

Answers with explanation

1. a.Adharmah means unrighteous-ness, wickedness, injustice..

2. c. Ghattaha means landing place. `Snana Ghattaaha’ means a place for bath and this is seen in many holyplaces.

3. e. Mudrika means `a ring which is sent’. A famous example for this word is in Ramayan where, Lord Rama sends his ring to Sita in Ashokavanam through Hanuma.

4. a. Praapthihi means something that is obtained, got or gained..

5. a. Avalokitha means a look or a glance..

Answers

1.a 2.c 3.e 4.a 5.a, 

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