पशवः
paśavaḥ
The English word 'animals' is translated into Sanskrit as पशवः (paśavaḥ).
This phrase refers to non-human living creatures that are capable of movement and breathing.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is derived from the root word पशु, which refers to a creature that is dependent or a 'beast'.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a single animal, use the singular form पशुः.
How do you pronounce it?
paśavaḥ
Did you know?
- The root of पशवः is tied to the idea of 'binding' or 'being bound', which ancient texts use to describe how living beings are tied to the cycle of birth and death.
- In some ancient texts, the term पशु is specifically used for domestic animals or livestock, while wild animals are often called मृग, which later became a general word for 'deer'.
- In a spiritual context, पशु is used to describe a human who is bound by ignorance and instinct, acting like an 'animal' rather than an enlightened being.
Examples in context
- वने पशवः वसन्ति।vane paśavaḥ vasanti.Animals live in the forest.
- पशवः शीघ्रं धावन्ति।paśavaḥ śīghraṃ dhāvanti.The animals run quickly.
Example conversation
Vivan and Ananya are visiting a zoo.
- अनन्या Ananyaविवान, पशून् पश्य!vivāna, paśūn paśya!Vivan, look at the animals!
- विवान Vivaanएते पशवः अति सुन्दराः सन्ति।ete paśavaḥ ati sundarāḥ santi.These animals are very beautiful.
- अनन्या Ananyaकः तव प्रियः पशुः?kaḥ tava priyaḥ paśuḥ?Which is your favorite animal?
- विवान Vivaanमह्यं व्याघ्रः रोचते।mahyam vyāghraḥ rocate.I like the tiger.
