Sanskrit
This tag is dedicated to articles penned in the ancient language of Sanskrit, encompassing poetry, witty sayings, literature, grammar, and my own compositions. Dive into my Sanskrit articles to explore and learn this classical language.
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स्त्रीणां चित्तम् – Mystic Minds of Women!
Note: English translation provided for those not fluent in Sanskrit! मम संस्कृताध्ययने भोजप्रबन्धस्थं किञ्चित् सुभाषितमदर्शि यन्मह्यं रोचते। भोजराजचिन्तनमिति मन्ये। कालिदासस्य किञ्चित् पद्यं निशम्य भोजराजस्य पत्नी अविह्वला मन्दहासं धरति यद् वीक्ष्य भोजराज आश्चर्यचकितः। तदा स एवं चिन्तयते। अश्वप्लुतं वासवगर्जितं च स्त्रीणां च चित्तं पुरुषस्य भाग्यम्।अवर्षणं चाप्यतिवर्षणं च देवो न जानाति कुतो मनुष्यः।। पदविभागः – अश्वप्लुतम्, वासवगर्जितम्, च,… Continue reading
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Emotional Mastery!
The ability to stay calm and make well-considered decisions truly distinguishes a person. We humans are often swayed by our emotions, particularly in matters involving loved ones, leading us to forsake logic and make ill-advised choices. There’s a profound Sanskrit adage that reflects this wisdom: तितिक्षाकवचेनैव सर्वं जयति संवृतः (titikṣākavacenaiva sarvaṃ jayati saṃvṛtaḥ) – ‘Adorned… Continue reading
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Sanskrit Idioms – Abhijñānaśākuntalam
The content discusses Kalidasa’s play Abhijñānaśākuntalam, praising its profound love story and notable idioms highlighted in the fourth chapter. Continue reading
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वाक्-चातुर्यम्
This article in Sanskrit elucidates how your words possess the power to captivate even the most indifferent of listeners. Continue reading
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Women’s Day Post – निसर्गादेव पण्डिताः!
This article elaborates on a verse from ‘Mṛcchakatika’ that praises women’s innate wisdom :) Continue reading
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ग्रन्थलिपिः – स्वराः
This is an introduction to the Grantha script, which was predominantly used to write Sanskrit in the Dramida region! Continue reading
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Grammar Diaries – Decoding Sanskrit – विभक्तिरूपाणां व्याकरणविधिः
This post delves deep into the grammatical intricacies of Sanskrit, specifically focusing on the transformation of word forms. Continue reading
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Manmatha’s Prowess – A Joyful Discovery of Padyams
The post highlights humorous romantic verses from Samskrit literature, particularly from Maha-subhashita-sangraha, bringing joy on Valentine’s day. Continue reading
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काकस्य नाम कुतः काकः?
A Poetic Brilliance: How the Crow Got Its Name, Inspired by a Tale from the Ramayana! Continue reading
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मद्भोजानुकरणप्रयासः :=)
This article showcases my endeavor to emulate Bhoja, drawing inspiration from his padyam in the Champu Ramayanam! Continue reading
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