Language/Sanskrit/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Sanskrit learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about feelings and emotions in Sanskrit. Expressing our emotions is an important part of communication and human interaction. Sanskrit is a rich language that has a wide range of vocabulary to describe various emotions.
Basic emotions
Let's begin with some basic emotions we all experience:
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| हर्षः (harṣaḥ) | /hərʂəħ/ | Joy |
| संतोषः (saṃtoṣaḥ) | /sənt̪os̪əħ/ | Contentment |
| द्वेषः (dveṣaḥ) | /d̪veʂəħ/ | Hatred |
| अरुचिः (aruciḥ) | /əruʧɪħ/ | Dislike |
| दुःखः (duḥkhaḥ) | /d̪uhkʰəħ/ | Sorrow |
| आशा (āśā) | /aːʃaː/ | Hope |
Examples
- Person 1: मम हर्षः अत्यन्त उत्कृष्टः है। (Mama harṣaḥ atyanta utkr̥ṣţhaḥ hai) (I am extremely happy.)
- Person 2: वह अपने संतोष से बहुत खुश है। (Vaha apne saṃtoṣa se bahut khuśa hai) (He is very happy with his contentment.)
Complex emotions
Sanskrit has a plethora of words to describe complex emotions that we may find difficult to express in other languages. Here are a few examples:
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| उत्सुकता (utsukatā) | /ut͡sukətaː/ | Eagerness |
| आलस्यम् (ālasyam) | /aːləsjəm/ | Laziness |
| सोमाश्रयः (somāśrayaḥ) | /somaːʂrəjəħ/ | Melancholy |
| उद्वेगः (udvegaḥ) | /ud̪veɡəħ/ | Anxiety |
| आत्मविवेकः (ātmavivekaḥ) | /aːt̪maviwekaħ/ | Self-realization |
| भयम् (bhayam) | /bʱəjam/ | Fear |
| अभिप्रायः (abhiprāyaḥ) | /əbʱipraːjəħ/ | Opinion |
| शोकः (śokaḥ) | /ʃokəħ/ | Grief |
| प्रमादः (pramādaḥ) | /prəmaːd̪əħ/ | Carelessness |
Examples
- Person 1: मेरी उत्सुकता अपने नए घर को सजाने में है। (Merī utsukatā apne naye ghar ko sajāne mẽ hai) (My eagerness is to decorate my new house.)
- Person 2: मैं यहां बैठे आलस्य से थक गया। (Main yahām baithe ālasya se thak gayā) (I am tired of sitting here lazily.)
The importance of expressing emotions
Expressing emotions is crucial in effective communication, especially when it comes to interpersonal relationships. It helps to establish deeper and stronger connections with people. In addition to this, expressing emotions also promotes emotional well-being and mental health.
To improve your Sanskrit Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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