शुभ
shubha
The English word "auspicious" is translated into Sanskrit as शुभ (shubha).
The term शुभ is used to describe events, times or objects that are believed to bring good fortune or divine blessing. It describes things that are auspicious, pure or righteous.
Meaning: indicating future success (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
shubha
Did you know?
- The root of शुभ is connected to the concept of 'shining' or 'brightness', suggesting that something is auspicious because it is literally luminous.
- In traditional Indian astrology, the concept of शुभ is used to identify a 'muhurta', a specific auspicious window of time during which a wedding or business venture must begin to ensure success.
- The term is often paired with 'labha' (profit) to form 'shubha-labha', a common phrase used in commerce to wish for both moral righteousness and material gain simultaneously.
Examples in context
- एतत् शुभ कार्यम् अस्ति।etat śubha kāryam asti.This is an auspicious task.
- अहं शुभं फलम् इच्छामि।ahaṃ śubhaṃ phalam icchāmi.I desire an auspicious result.
Example conversation
Ishan and Ananya are discussing the timing of a new project.
- इशान Ishanकिं समयः शुभः अस्ति?kiṃ samayaḥ śubhaḥ asti?Is the time auspicious?
- अनन्या Ananyaआम्, एषः शुभः समयः।ām, eṣaḥ śubhaḥ samayaḥ.Yes, this is an auspicious time.
- इशान Ishanअनन्या, तर्हि वदतु।ananyā, tarhi vadatu.Ananya, then please speak.
- अनन्या Ananyaइशान, कार्यं आरभ्यताम्।īśāna, kāryaṃ ārabhyatām.Ishan, let the work begin.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries शुभ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
