आशीर्वाद
aashirvaad
The English word "blessing" is translated into Nepali as आशीर्वाद (aashirvaad).
आशीर्वाद refers to the act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor. It is most commonly used when an elder or a deity bestows favor upon a younger person or a devotee.
Meaning: act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of giving a blessing, pair the noun with the verb दिनु (to give), resulting in आशीर्वाद दिनु. To express the action of seeking or receiving a blessing, pair the noun with the verb लिनु (to take/receive), resulting in आशीर्वाद लिनु.
How do you pronounce it?
aashirvaad
When do people say it?
In Nepali culture, receiving आशीर्वाद often involves a physical gesture, such as touching the feet of an elder.
Did you know?
- In certain religious contexts, the word 'blessing' can also be understood through the lens of 'Prasad', where the blessing is not just a word or a gesture, but a physical, sanctified food offering received from a deity.
- Missing the chance to seek आशीर्वाद before a big event, like an exam, is culturally viewed as potentially inviting bad luck.
- The word आशीर्वाद is a loanword from Sanskrit, reflecting the deep influence of ancient liturgical language on the way Nepali speakers discuss spiritual favor.
Examples in context
- यो त भगवानको आशीर्वाद हो।yo ta bhagavanko aashirwad ho.This is a blessing from God.
- ठूलाको आशीर्वाद लिनु राम्रो हुन्छ।thulako aashirwad linu ramro hunchha.It is good to seek the blessing of elders.
- उहाँको आशीर्वादले मलाई मद्दत गर्यो।uhanko aashirwadle malai maddat garyo.Her blessing helped me.
Example conversation
Maya and Sumit are visiting an elderly relative.
- माया Mayaहामीले हजुरबाको आशीर्वाद माग्नुपर्छ।hamile hajurbako aashirwad magnuparchha.We should ask for grandfather's blessing.
- सुमित Sumitहो, उहाँको आशीर्वाद धेरै महत्त्वपूर्ण छ।ho, uhanko aashirwad dherai mahatwapurna chha.Yes, his blessing is very important.
- माया Mayaसुमित, अब जाऔँ।sumit, aba jaaon.Sumit, let's go now.
- सुमित Sumitहुन्छ, माया।hunchha, maya.Okay, Maya.
