तथास्तु
tathā́stu/tɐ.tʰɑ́ːs.tu/
The Sanskrit way to say "amen" is तथास्तु (tathā́stu).
तथास्तु is used to grant a wish, bless a prayer or confirm a statement with absolute certainty, serving as an expression of strong agreement.
Meaning: expression of strong agreement (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, it means "so be it".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form तथास्तु is constructed from the adverb तथा and the third-person singular imperative of the root as (to be).
How do you pronounce it?
tathā́stu (/tɐ.tʰɑ́ːs.tu/). It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While 'amen' is typically a congregational response in Western traditions, तथास्तु is frequently used by a deity or a spiritual teacher to grant a wish made by a devotee.
Examples in context
- तथास्तु, हे देव!tathāstu, he deva!Amen, O God!
Example conversation
Ananya and Vivan are discussing a positive wish for the future.
- विवान Vivaanसर्वे सुखिनः भवन्तु।sarve sukhinaḥ bhavantu.May everyone be happy.
- अनन्या Ananyaतथास्तु।tathāstu.Amen.
- विवान Vivaanअयं विचारः उत्तमः अस्ति।ayam vicāraḥ uttamaḥ asti.This thought is excellent.
- अनन्या Ananyaअहं सहमतोऽस्मि।aham sahamato'smi.I agree.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry तथास्तु, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
