सृष्टि
sṛṣṭi
The Sanskrit word for "creation" is सृष्टि (sṛṣṭi).
सृष्टि is used to denote the act of creation.
Meaning: act of creation (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
sṛṣṭi
Did you know?
- In Hindu cosmology, सृष्टि is often paired with प्रलय, which refers to the dissolution or destruction of the universe. Together, they describe a cosmic cycle of expansion and contraction.
- The word सृष्टि is fundamentally linked to the concept of 'flowing' or 'gliding'. It describes creation not as a static event, but as a continuous process of things being 'discharged' or 'pushed forth'.
- In various philosophical texts, सृष्टि is described as माया, or a grand illusion. This means the 'creation' the word refers to is considered a temporary mask over a deeper reality.
Examples in context
- ईश्वरस्य सृष्टिः अतीव अपूर्वा अस्ति।īśvarasya sṛṣṭiḥ atīva apūrvā asti.The creation of God is very unique.
- कलाकारस्य सृष्टिः मनोहारिणी अस्ति।kalākārasya sṛṣṭiḥ manohāriṇī asti.The artist's creation is beautiful.
Example conversation
Kavya and Aditya are discussing the universe.
- काव्या Kavyaआदित्य, सृष्टिः कथं जाता?āditya, sṛṣṭiḥ kathaṃ jātā?Aditya, how did creation happen?
- आदित्य Adityaकाव्ये, सृष्टिः महत् रहस्यम्।kāvye, sṛṣṭiḥ mahat rahasyam.Kavya, creation is a great mystery.
- काव्या Kavyaकिम् एषा सृष्टिः अनन्ता अस्ति?kim eṣā sṛṣṭiḥ anantā asti?Is this creation infinite?
- आदित्य Adityaआम्, सृष्टिः असीमिता अस्ति।ām, sṛṣṭiḥ asīmitā asti.Yes, creation is limitless.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries सृष्टि, CC BY-SA 4.0.
