संवेदनाः
saṁvedanāḥ
The Sanskrit word for "condolences" is संवेदनाः (saṁvedanāḥ).
संवेदनाः is used as an interjection to express sympathy or condolences, typically in the context of a funeral.
Meaning: funeral expression (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
saṁvedanāḥ
Did you know?
- The syllable 'ved' within the word is the same root used in 'Veda', meaning 'knowledge', suggesting that to feel sympathy is to truly 'know' the state of another.
- In many traditional Indian settings, the verbalization of संवेदनाः is often accompanied by a slight bow or a specific joining of the palms, known as 'Anjali Mudra'.
- In ancient Sanskrit traditions, the focus during death is often on मोक्ष or 'liberation'. Therefore, expressions of sympathy are balanced with the belief that the soul is finally free from the cycle of rebirth.
Examples in context
- मम संवेदनाः तव परिवाराय।mama saṃvedanāḥ tava parivārāya.My condolences to your family.
- तस्य मृत्यौ मम संवेदनाः।tasya mṛtyau mama saṃvedanāḥ.My condolences on his death.
Example conversation
Aditya and Isha are at a memorial service.
- आदित्य Adityaईशा, सा विधवा अत्र अस्ति।īśā, sā vidhavā atra asti.Isha, the widow is here.
- ईशा Ishaअहो, अतीव दुःखदम्।aho, atīva duḥkhadam.Oh, this is very sad.
- आदित्य Adityaतस्यै मम संवेदनाः।tasyai mama saṃvedanāḥ.My condolences to her.
- ईशा Ishaअहम् अपि तया सह अस्मि।aham api tayā saha asmi.I am also with her.
