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Philosophy
Intermediate

आत्मन् (Ātman) - The Self in Sanskrit

3/13/2024 · Philosophy

आत्मन्

ātman

Meaning: self, soul, inner essence

A foundational concept in Sanskrit philosophy, ātman refers to the true self or soul, distinct from the body and mind.

Philosophy
Intermediate

ब्रह्मन् (Brahman) - The Ultimate Reality in Sanskrit

3/12/2024 · Philosophy

ब्रह्मन्

brahman

Meaning: the ultimate reality, the absolute, the universal spirit

A key concept in Sanskrit philosophy, brahman refers to the ultimate, unchanging reality, beyond the physical world.

Daily Expressions
Beginner

नमस्ते (Namaste) - Greetings in Sanskrit

3/11/2024 · Daily Expressions

नमस्ते

namaste

Meaning: greetings, hello, salutations

A common Sanskrit greeting meaning 'I bow to you'. Learn the cultural and spiritual significance of namaste in Sanskrit.

Daily Expressions
Beginner

धन्यवाद (Dhanyavāda) - Thank You in Sanskrit

3/10/2024 · Daily Expressions

धन्यवाद

dhanyavāda

Meaning: thank you, gratitude

A common word for expressing gratitude in Sanskrit, literally meaning 'full of blessings'. Learn this essential Sanskrit vocabulary term and its usage in Sanskrit learning and daily conversation.

Nature
Beginner

सूर्य (Sūrya) - Sun in Sanskrit

3/9/2024 · Nature

सूर्य

sūrya

Meaning: sun, sun god

The Sanskrit word for sun, also the sun god in Indian mythology. Learn this essential Sanskrit vocabulary term and its significance in Sanskrit learning and Indian culture.

Nature
Beginner

चन्द्र (Candra) - Moon in Sanskrit

3/8/2024 · Nature

चन्द्र

candra

Meaning: moon, moon god

The Sanskrit word for moon, also the moon god in Indian mythology. Learn this essential Sanskrit vocabulary term and its significance in Sanskrit learning and Indian culture.

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