In this post, we provide the Sanskrit translation for the phrase ‘I control my destiny’. This phrase is a beautiful option for people who are looking to get something inked on their body.

If you have any question, feedback or suggestion regarding this, please feel free to write to us through the comment section.

‘As free as a bird’ is a beautiful phrase if you are looking for a Sanskrit tattoo to be inked on your body. We are providing the translation for this phrase and you can use it as it is.

If you have any feedback, query or suggestion regarding this, you can write to us through the comment section.

This is indeed a beautiful phrase and to get it translated in Sanskrit and get a tattoo of it would mean really something. The expression conveyed by this phrase is truly amazing.

If you have any questions, feedback or suggestion regarding the translation of this phrase, you can write to us through the comment section.

It is very interesting to know and find out what is computer called in Sanskrit. From simply being a machine that computes, the modern version of computer has integrated itself in human life in more than one ways. It is almost indispensable in today’s life and there are many functionalities that are performed with the help of a computer to aid human life in general.

The Sanskrit names of computer are more related to the literal sense of the term. They are more related to the ‘compute’ part of the name. However, it matters a little because ‘what’s in the name!’.

Some Recommended books for studying Sanskrit:

The name given in Sanskrit for computer can be applied to any of the modern computer though it may be performing multiple tasks.

Here are the six names that you can find in dictionaries:

I have given the transliteration to facilitate reading and understanding the sound production of the words.

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In the past 10 years, I have translated more than 500 Sanskrit tattoos for various customers either through a client or directly through my website. Many of them get these tattoos done on their body parts and many enjoy it printing on a t-shirt or a cap. Some even, had stickers made out for their cars.

Among some of the words or phrases that I receive for translation, I feel many are new-age just because they have a certain hint of rebellion in them. I like translating these because they are not common and pose an interesting linguistic challenge.

My source for these translation is a Ph. D. in Sanskrit–in fact, he was my teacher in school. He does not know much about the modern technology and also the English phrases that are commonly used to mean routine expressions due to the digital and computer age.

Anyway, this time, I bring a a Sanskrit tattoo translation for you which can be used both in the classical and modern terms: Enjoy Life. Who does not want to enjoy life. Well, if you are up to it, here is the translated version of the tattoo.

If you have any questions, suggestion or feedback, we will love to hear from you. You can write to us through the comment section.

Sanskrit is believed to the be the one of the oldest languages known to mankind. It is always interesting to find out connection of the words used in this language with the modern world. Surprisingly, Sanskrit is considered as a very tallying language when it comes to the advancements made by the modern technology.

In this post, we will get to know what’s a car called in Sanskrit. A car, as we know, is a wheeled vehicle–it moves and goes: meaning that it moves to one place and another. Some of the Sanskrit names, as you will notice, are related to this property only.

Some Recommended books for studying Sanskrit:

Here are some of the names given to a car in Sanskrit:

As we have different types of car used for different purposes, similarly, Sanskrit also had some different names for types of cars.

Like,

• Car of the gods=विमानः, विमानम्
• War-car=स्यन्दनः, शताङ्गः
• Pleasure-car=क्रीड पुष्परथः
• Covered-car=कर्ण

I hope you found this post to be informational. If you would like to add comments, feedback or have some queries, you can write through the comment section.

Sanskrit is a fascinating language, no doubt. A lot of effort has been and is being made to popularize it with the young generation by translating and producing content and material that is related to the contemporary issues and themes. Sanskrit jokes, comics, plays and even animation movies are being produced.

With the help of social media, such content receives many eyeballs and hopefully many youngsters get attracted to this language. Well, I have tried to pitch in and give it a shot. I am not a Sanskrit scholar or even a learned one, but I love this language. I keep digging my hands and whatever possible I could find and do, I use it and share it with others.

Some Recommended books for studying Sanskrit:

Have you thought of the Sanskrit names of many of the Marvel characters that we keep seeing in comics and movies? Children, adults and even old generation seems to be enchanted by the world that these characters take us into. Today, out of the blue, I thought of cooking up Sanskrit names for these characters.

I gave it a try and here is the result.

If you would like to contribute to these names or provide you feedback, please feel free to write to me through the comment section.

Vocabulary of any language is a good asset when it comes to learning it–Sanskrit is no exception. The more words and their meanings you know, the more confident you feel about handling this language whether you are reading something or trying to write it.

In our series of providing you Sanskrit names of various things, we bring you the name of donkey in Sanskrit.

Some Recommended books for studying Sanskrit:

Below are the three names with which a donkey is known in Sanskrit:

If you know, there are carts that are pulled by donkeys. A donkey cart is known as खरयानम् in Sanskrit.

If you would like to add, suggest or provide any kind of feedback, please do write through the comment section.

The knowledge of Sanskrit language is almost a rare privilege nowadays. Not many youngsters are keen in learning Sanskrit language resulting in mass neglect of the beauty, wisdom and finesse it has.

However, with some stunning and eye-opening discoveries and truths being uncovered about the utility and functionality of Sanskrit in modern world has recaptured the imagination of many people. A lot of people from the Western and other countries are keen to explore the intricacies and complexities of this language, and in the process, unearth hidden gems of knowledge, information, and science too.

In this post, we will explore the very meaning of knowledge in Sanskrit. What is the Sanskrit word for knowledge.

Some Recommended books for studying Sanskrit:

We are providing 24 names of knowledge in Sasnskrit.

If you have any suggestion, feedback or questions, do write through the comment section.

Sanskrit tattoos and body arts are getting popular in lot of countries, though people in India are still not very keen on getting inked with a phrase in Sanskrit.

I have got many yoga, mantra and travel enthusiasts who want a phrase or a word translated in Sanskrit and tattooed on their body–some of them even have them printed on t-shirts or other items etc.

I am just so fascinated by the idea of Sanskrit being a source of income in the modern world, while my generation was busy pursuing English language and other foreign language to make a career.

Some Recommended books for studying Sanskrit:

In this post, I am providing the Sanskrit tattoo translation for the phrase ‘Freedom from Temptation’.

If you have any questions, feedback or suggestions, do write through the comment section. You can also order a fresh tattoo translation of your choice through the tattoo ordering page.

Gold is a precious metal and throughout the world, it is used for adoration, decoration and jewelery items. Indian history is replete with stories around gold being the cause of many wars, and fights, etc. It is believed that the Lanka that Ravana got through boon from Lord Shiva was made of gold.

Almost all the deities in Indian mythology are adorned with gold ornaments, and the affinity of Indian populace with gold is well-known through the world. Often people say that if Indian lose a bit of their charm for gold, their economy may soar further.

Anyway, in this post, we bring you 48 names of gold in Sanskrit that you can use.

If you have any feedback, query or suggestion, please do write to us through the comment section.

अस्थि नास्ति शिरो नास्ति बाहुरस्ति निरङ्गुलिः।

नास्ति पादद्वयं गाढम् अङ्गमालिङ्गति स्वयम्।।

उत्तरम्: युतकम्

वृक्षाग्रवासी न च पक्षिराजः त्रिणेत्रधारी न च शूलपाणिः।

त्वग्वस्त्रधारी न च सिद्धयोगी जलं च बिभ्रन्न घटो न मेघः।।

उत्तरम्: नारिकेलम्

विष्णोः का बल्लभा देवी लोकत्रितयचारिणी।

वर्णावाद्यन्तिमौ दत्त्वा कः शब्दः तुल्यवाचकः।।

उत्तरम्: समानम्

पुरुषः कीदृशो वेत्ति प्रायेण सकलाः कलाः।

मध्यवर्णद्वयं त्यक्त्वा ब्रूहि कः स्यात् सुरालयः।।

उत्तरम्: नागरिक

अपदो दूरगामी च साक्षरो न च पण्डितः।

अमुखः स्फुटवक्ता च यो जानाति स पण्डितः।।

उत्तरम्: समपत्रम्

सानुजः काननं गत्वा यातुधानान् जघान कः।

मध्ये वर्णत्रयं दत्त्वा रावणः कीदृशो वद।।

उत्तरम्: राक्षसोत्तमः

किमिच्छति नरः काश्यां भूपानां को रणे हितः।

को वन्द्यः सर्वदेवानां दीयतामेकमुत्तरम्।।

उत्तरम्: मृत्युञ्जयः

न तस्यादिः न तस्यान्तः मध्ये यः तस्य तिष्ठति।

तवाप्यस्ति ममाप्यस्ति यदि जानासि तद्वद।।

उत्तरम्: नयनम्

दन्तैर्हीनः शिलाभक्षी निर्जीवो बहुभाषकः।

गुणस्यूतिसमृद्धोऽपि परपादेन गच्छति।।

उत्तरम्: पादरक्षा

संस्कृत में सुविचार या सूक्तियाँ पढ़ने का अपना ही आनन्द है। संस्कृत सुभाषितानि करके गूगल पर प्रयोक्ता प्रायः ही खोज करते हैं ता कि उनको संस्कृत भाषा में भिन्न-भिन्न प्रकार के सुविचार या सूक्तियाँ उपलब्ध हों। इसी गण्तव्य को लेकर हमारा ये प्रयास आपके लिये प्रस्तुत है।

हम इस बार आपके लिये 10 संस्कृत सुभाषितानि लिपि-रूपान्तरन तथा आङ्गल भाषा में अनुवाद के साथ ले के आये हैं। आशा है आपके लिये ये सारी सामग्री लाभप्रद होगी।

Sanskrit

अयं निजः परो वेति गणना तघुचेतसाम्।

उदारचरितानां तु वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्।।

English Transliteration:

Ayaṁ Nijaḥ Paro Veti Gaṇanā Laghucetasām,

Udāracaritānāṁ Tu Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

Meaning:

Consideration like “he is mine or he is another’s” occur only to the narrow-minded people. To the broad-minded people, the whole world is their family.

Sanskrit

छायामन्यस्य कुर्वन्ति तिष्ठन्ति स्वयमातपे।

फलान्यपि परार्थाय वृक्षाः सत्पुरुषा इव।।

English Transliteration:

Chāyāmanyasa Kurvanti Tiṣṭhanti Svayamātape,

Phalānyapi Parārthāya Vṛkṣāḥ Satpuruṣā Iva.

Meaning:

Trees stand in the sun and give shade to others. Their fruits are also for others like good people do.

Sanskrit

उद्यमेनैव सिध्यन्ति कार्याणि न मनोरथैः।

न हि सुप्तस्य सिंहस्य प्रविशन्ति मुखे मृगाः।।

English Transliteration:

Udyamenaiva Sidhyanti Kāryāṇi Na Manorathaiḥ,

Na Hi Suptasya Siṁhasya Praviśanti Mukhe Mṛgāḥ.

Meaning:

Success in life can be achieved only by hard work and not by merely wishing for it. No animal will enter into the mouth of a lion that is sleeping.

Sanskrit

न कश्चिदपि जानाति किं कस्य श्वो भविष्यति।

अतः श्वः करणीयानि कुर्यादद्यैव बुद्धिमान्।।

English Transliteration:

Na Kaścidapi Jānāti Kiṁ Kasya Śvo Bhaviṣyati,

Ataḥ Śvaḥ Karṇīyāni Kuryādadyaiva Buddhimān.

Meaning:

Nobody knows what will happen and to whom, tomorrow. Hence, a wise man should do today itself what is scheduled for tomorrow.

Sanskrit

वयमिह परितुष्टा वल्कलैस्त्वं दुकूलैः

सम इह परितोषो निर्विशेषो विशेषः।

स तु भवति दरिद्रो यस्य तृष्णा विशाला

मनसि च परितुष्टे कोऽर्थवान् को दरिद्रः

English Transliteration:

Vayamiha Parituṣṭā Valkalaistvaṁ Dukūlaiḥ

Sama Iha Paritoṣo Nirviśeṣo Viśeṣaḥ,

Sa Tu Bhavati Daridro Yasya Tṛṣṇā Viśālā

Manasi Ca Parituṣṭe Ko’rthavān Ko Daridraḥ.

Meaning:

A Yogin says to a kind: “I am here (in the hermitage) content with garments made of bark, while you are happy with your silken ones. Our contentment is the same. There is no difference whatsoever. He who has abundant desire is poor. When there is contentment in the mind, who is rich and who is poor?

Sanskrit

उपकारिषु यः साधुः साधुत्वे तस्य को गुणः।

अपकारिषु यः साधुः स साधुरिति कीर्तितः।।

English Transliteration:

Upakāriṣu Yaḥ Sādhuḥ Sādhutve Tasya Ko Guṇaḥ,

Apakāriṣu Yaḥ Sādhuḥ Sa Sādhuriti Kīrtitaḥ

Meaning:

If one is good to those who do good to him, of what merit is one’s goodness? It is only he, who is good to even those who do harm to him, is called a saint.

Sanskrit

सदयं हृदयं यस्य भाषितं सत्यभूषितम्।

कायः परहिते यस्य कलिस्तस्य करोति किम्।।

English Transliteration:

Sadayaṁ Hṛdayaṁ Yasya Bhāṣitaṁ Satyabhūṣitam,

Kāyaḥ Parahite Yasya Kalistasya Karoti Kim.

Meaning:

What (harm) can Kalipuruṣa do to him, whose heart is full of kindness, whose speech is adorned with truth, and whose body is for the good of others.

Sanskrit

आचार्यात् पादमादत्ते पादं शिष्यः स्वमेधया।

पादं सब्रह्मचारिभ्यः पादं कालक्रमेण च।।

English Transliteration:

Ācāryāt Pādamādatte Pādaṁ Śiṣyaḥ Svamedhayā,

Pādaṁ Sabrahmacāribhyaḥ Pādaṁ Kālakrameṇa Ca.

Meaning:

A pupil learns only a quarter from his teacher; acquires another quarter from self-study; receives another quarter from his classmates; and get the remaining quarter in course of time.

Sanskrit

न किञ्चित् सहसा कार्यं कार्यं कार्यविदा क्वचित्।

क्रियते चेत् विविच्यैव तस्य श्रेयः करस्थितम्।।

English Transliteration:

Na Kiñcit Sahasā Kāryaṁ Kāryaṁ Kāryavidā Kvacit,

Kriyate Cet Vivicyaiva Tasya Śreyaḥ Karasthitam.

Meaning:

Never should a wise man do a work in haste. If he does it with due deliberation, success is surely in his hands.

Sanskrit

त्यजेदेकं कुलस्यार्थे ग्रामस्यार्थे कुलं त्यजेत्।

ग्रामं जनपदस्यार्थे आत्मार्थे पृथिवीं त्यजेत्।।

English Transliteration:

Tyajedekaṁ Kulasyārthe Grāmasyārthe Kulaṁ Tyajet,

Grāmaṁ Janapadasyarthe Ātmārthe Pṛthivīṁ Tyajet.

Meaning:

An indiscriminate individual must be kept away in the interest of the family. If it is in the interest of the village, a family must be sacrificed. A village may be abandoned for the sake of a district. One must leave the world for self-realization.

Marriage is an institution through which two people come together to live a life together.

Sanskrit has 22 names to offer to the word marriage. Some of them are really interesting. One of them could also mean an ‘investment’. Which is contextually correct because you invest your whole life to this institution.

If you have some feedback, suggestion or any question regarding what is marriage called in Sanskrit, please do share through the comment section.

Football is a great game. It is popular throughout the world. It is also known as Soccer in many parts of the world.

It is indeed interesting to know what the game of football and the ball used in this game are called in Sanskrit.

You will notice that the names provided for the ball and game are quite unique–I have taken them from the English to Sanskrit dictionary of Monier Williams published by Moti Lal Banarasi Das. I have also tried to explain them in simple plain English.

I am curious to know if somebody has another dictionary and what is the meaning given in that–please share if you land on any other dictionary.

If you would like to add, suggest or provide any kind of feedback, do write to us through the comment section.

After undergoing a phase of neglect by masses, Sanskrit language is picking its league–with the onset of internet technology and social media, there are many users around the world who want to learn Sanskrit. Though there are still very less people who could speak and converse in this language, there is an increased attention for learning this language among kids and even adults.

In the recent past, yoga has been promoted as a valid mechanism to maintain good physical as well as spiritual health, and this also has given a slight nudge to Sanskrit.

I have come across various people from around the world who want to learn at least basic Sanskrit if not the advanced studies. For such people, there are many books written by Indian as well as overseas authors–you can search for such books on internet and various e-commerce sites.

Here, I am providing a list of 5 Sanskrit learning books for beginners that can be used to start the basic study of Sanskrit like an initiation to the language.

Sanskrit Swyam Shikshak

This book is termed as one of the easiest and most popular books to learn Sanskrit language for beginners. The only handicap this book has is that it is in Hindi. People from outside India who want to learn Sanskrit won’t find it useful.

Complete Sanskrit 

This book is almost the alternative for English-speaking audience. It lets you go up to the intermediate level beginning from the very start to learn Sanskrit. The book also contain mini Sanskrit-English and English-Sanskrit dictionaries, which is a real asset for a beginner of this language.

Sanskrit For Beginners

This book brings a mixture of Devanagari and English transliteration to establish confidence in the non-speakers of Hindi language so that they could make feel confident about learning Sanskrit. There are selections taken from epics like the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, etc. to provide better context. This book has been adopted as the textbook to teach American students Sanskrit by Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles.

Sanskrit Teacher for English Speaking People

As clear from the name itself, this book is written keeping non-speakers in mind. English-speaking learners would find this book quite good because it covers topics related to Sanskrit language right from the alphabet.

Introduction to Sanskrit (Part.I)

Some users who are native Indians and know Devanagari script have reported that they face difficulty in following this book as they progress along, but for English-speaking audience, this is a great book. Quite comprehensive if you want to go deep into learning classical Sanskrit.

Sanskrit-English Dictionary

While learning any language, it is almost essential to have a dictionary that can provide you better understanding and meanings of various words. In the case of Sanskrit, I haven’t found a better dictionary than this:

I personally use this dictionary and will recommend it to anybody who wants to learn Sanskrit through English language. 

No language is easy to learn, but at the same time no language is difficult if you are passionate enough and have the right kind of resources and tools. A dictionary serves the best purpose if it is comprehensive and have various kinds of elements that are required to understand the nature and application of the words.

While learning Sanskrit through English language, a lot of students from India and foreign counties find it difficult to decide on a good dictionaries. Though there are several tries made for an online dictionaries but none of them is good and reliable. I have tried many of them but none serves the purpose.

For that matter, I have compiled a list of Sanskrit-English dictionaries that you can buy online.

By far, this is best dictionary that I have come across. It is comprehensive and offers various insights about the words and their usage. Related terms are also offered for a particular word. Published by Motilal Banarasi Das and available in hardcover.

A very competent dictionary often referred as the best in the market. Touted as equal to M. Monier-Williams dictionary but bit cheaper in price, it offers various suggestions and grammatical usage of words.

The Student’s Sanskrit-English Dictionary by Vaman Shivram Apte

A very good dictionary oriented to provide deeper knowledge to Sanskrit students about various epics including the Ramayana and Mahabharata, Puranas and Upapuranas, Smrti and Niti literature, Darsanas or Systems of Philosophy. The dictionary includes a plethora of words that occurred post-Vedic literature.

Sanskrit-Hindi-English Dictionary by Suryakanta

If you want to taste Hindi and English together while learning Sanskrit, this dictionary will be good option as it has over 6,000 entries. You can learn all Sanskrit roots, etymologies, inflections, genders, numbers and cases, which are provided along with examples from classical as well as modern literature of Sanskrit language.

It is believed that Sanskrit language has one of the biggest pool of stories and literature when it comes to any ancient and classical language. The beauty of Sanskrit, like many other languages, is that these stories are relevant to this day.

Contrary to popular belief, Sanskrit literature does not simply contain religious or spiritual content–it has a vast treasure of scientific, technical, art-related, moral, and social value in its liteature touching almost every walk of human life.

In this post, I will list some great collection of stories and literature available online for enthusiasts who believe that Sanskrit language is their topmost hobby.

The Clay Sanskrit Library: Story Collections, Tales, Fables

This is a huge collection of stories, tales and fables from the history of Sanskrit literature brought to you in various books.

The book description itself says:

Adventure, conquest, romance, comedy, suspense, and tragedy are just a few of the themes woven together by the range of styles represented in this set of classical Sanskrit literature.

And the set of these books contain all these elements if you are up to read some classical Sanskrit stories. If you are Sanskrit nerd, you can’t miss having this collection.

The Kathakoca, or Treasury of Stories: Translated from Sanskrit Manuscripts

As clear from the name itself, this book is a treasure trove of Sanskrit stories illustrating tenets and practice of Jainism in ancient India. Without doubt, these stories will appeal more to the mind who has some interest in Jainism or at least is open to know more about it. As per the description of the book:

…though they are genuine fragments of Indian folk-lore, they have been edited by some Jain theologian for the purpose of the edification of the votaries of that religion. It seems, accordingly, desirable to give a short account of Jainism, in order to render these tales intelligible.

The Story of Vedic India as Embodied Principally in the Rig-Veda

If you have been wanting to know more about Vedic-period India and what conspired at that time, this book will give you a detailed account.

As per the description of the book itself:

…you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

A Rasa Reader: Classical Indian Aesthetics

Just check the name of this book. What a recondite subject to touch. The place of emotion in art was explored by Indian intellectuals and documented. As per the description of the book itself:

This book is the first in any language to follow the evolution of rasa from its origins in dramaturgical thought—a concept for the stage—to its flourishing in literary thought—a concept for the page. Reader on Rasa incorporates primary texts by every significant thinker of classical Indian aesthetics, many never translated before. The arrangement of the selections captures the intellectual dynamism that has powered this debate for centuries. Headnotes explain the meaning and significance of each text, a comprehensive introduction summarizes major threads in intellectual-historical terms, and critical endnotes and an extensive bibliography add further depth to the selections. The Sanskrit theory of emotion in art is one of the most sophisticated in the ancient world, a precursor of the work being done today by critics and philosophers of aesthetics. This volume’s conceptual detail, historical precision, and clarity will appeal to any scholar interested in a full portrait of global intellectual development.

I think you can’t miss having it if you are a genuine Sanskrit lover.

Tales from the Kathasaritsagara (Penguin Classics)

A true Penguin classic, this volume contains 10 of 18 original books of Kathasaritasagara. It is believed that it these books were compiled for the queen of Kashmir around A.D. 1070. As per the description of the book:

Unlike those more familiar classics, this work contains no hidden moral lessons. Instead, it is an uninhibited and bawdy celebration of earthly life.

The knowledge of Sanskrit language is almost a rare privilege nowadays. Not many youngsters are keen in learning Sanskrit language resulting in mass neglect of the beauty, wisdom and finesse it has.

However, with some stunning and eye-opening discoveries and truths being uncovered about the utility and functionality of Sanskrit in modern world has recaptured the imagination of many people. A lot of people from the Western and other countries are keen to explore the intricacies and complexities of this language, and in the process, unearth hidden gems of knowledge, information, and science too.

In this post, we will explore the very meaning of knowledge in Sanskrit. What is the Sanskrit word for knowledge.

Some Recommended books for studying Sanskrit:

We are providing 24 names of knowledge in Sasnskrit.

If you have any suggestion, feedback or questions, do write through the comment section.

Sanskrit tattoos and body arts are getting popular in lot of countries, though people in India are still not very keen on getting inked with a phrase in Sanskrit.

I have got many yoga, mantra and travel enthusiasts who want a phrase or a word translated in Sanskrit and tattooed on their body–some of them even have them printed on t-shirts or other items etc.

I am just so fascinated by the idea of Sanskrit being a source of income in the modern world, while my generation was busy pursuing English language and other foreign language to make a career.

Some Recommended books for studying Sanskrit:

In this post, I am providing the Sanskrit tattoo translation for the phrase ‘Freedom from Temptation’.

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