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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. Select your answers, then turn to page 8 to find out your score.
1. Sradha: a) serious b) faith c) interest d) studying.
2. Susrusha: a) serving humanity b) student c) serving a teacher and learning from him d) servant.
3. Jignasa: a) desire to win b) interested to know c) capacity to sniff d) a teacher.
4. Kasmalam: a) difficult to do b) dirt c) fragrance d) clean.
5. Rudhiram: a) fierce b) fighting c) cruel d) blood.
6. Veeryavan: a) a) a man with long tail b) a person who has got valor c) a lady fighter d) an old man e) a soldier.
7. Maharathaha: a) a man who sits on a big chariot b) it is the name of a fighter c) a great warrior d) driver of a big chariot e) the chariot of the Sun God.
8. Dwijothamaha: a) a serpent b) a lover c) a teacher d) a good Brahmin e) a student.
9. Sikhandaha: a) a eunuch b) a person without hair c) name of a chariot driver d) a peacock’s tail e) who cannot fight.
10. Aparajithaha: a) a person who cannot be defeated b) a lady’s name c) who can be easily defeated d) a soldier e) leader of a battalion.
Meanings and explanations
1. Sradha: means faith.
2. Susrusha: means serving a teacher and learning from him.
3. Jignasa: means interested to know.
4. Kasmalam: means dirt.
5. Rudhiram: means blood.
6. Veeryavan: means a person who has got valor.
7. Maharathaha: means a great warrior.
8. Dwijothamaha: means a good Brahmin.
9. Sikhandaha: means a peacock’s tail.
10. Aparajithaha: means a person who cannot be defeated.
Answers
1. b 2. c 3. b 4. b 5. d 6. b 7. c 8. d 9. d 10. a
Ratings of Your Score
9-11: Fair;
12-15: Good;
16 and above: Excellent