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.  Veeryavan:  a. a man with long tail;  b.  a man who has got valour; c. a lady fighter; d. an old man; e. soldier

2.  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.

3.  Dwijothamaha:  a.  a serpent; b. a lover; c. a teacher; d. a good Brahmin; e. a student.

4.  Sikhandaha: a. a eunuch; b. a person without hair; c. name of a chariot driver; d. a peacock's tail; e. who cannot fight

5.  Aparajithaha: a. a person who cannot be defeated; b. a lady's name; c.who can be easily be defeated; d. a soldier; e. leader of a battalion.

Answers

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

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