यशस्
yaśas/jɐ́.ɕɐs/neuter
The English word "glory" can be translated into Sanskrit as यशस् (yaśas) or श्रवस्.
Meaning: honour, admiration, or distinction (noun)
Ways to say it
| Sanskrit | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| यशस् | yaśas | /jɐ́.ɕɐs/ (Vedic) /jɐ.ɕɐs̪/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
neuter |
| श्रवस् | śravas | /ɕɾɐ́.ʋɐs/ (Vedic) /ɕɾɐ.ʋɐs̪/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
neuter |
Which one should you use?
While both words mean glory, यशस् typically refers to the abstract quality of honor or distinction, whereas श्रवस् emphasizes the fame that is "heard" or spread through reports.
How do you pronounce it?
The word यशस् is pronounced /jɐ́.ɕɐs/ and consists of two syllables.
Did you know?
- The Sanskrit word श्रवस् shares a common prehistoric ancestor with the Russian word сла́ва ('sláva') and the Ancient Greek κλέος ('kléos'), both of which also mean 'fame'.
- In certain Vedic contexts, the concept of 'glory' is not just a reputation but a tangible power that can protect a person from misfortune.
- In ancient Indian literature, यशस् is often treated as a divine quality that can be granted by deities as a reward for righteous living.
Examples in context
- सः यशस् प्राप्नोति।saḥ yaśas prāpnoti.He attains glory.
- सत्येन यशस् लभते।satyena yaśas labhate.One gains glory through truth.
Example conversation
Aryan and Isha are discussing a successful scholar.
- आर्यन Aryanपश्य, तस्य यशस् कियत् अधिकम् अस्ति!paśya, tasya yaśas kiyat adhikam asti!Look, how great his glory is!
- ईशा Ishaआम्, सः वास्तवमेव विद्वान् अस्ति।ām, saḥ vāstavameva vidvān asti.Yes, he is truly a scholar.
- आर्यन Aryanकिं त्वया तस्य यशः श्रुतम्?kiṃ tvayā tasya yaśaḥ śrutam?Have you heard of his glory?
- ईशा Ishaआम्, अहं तस्य यशस् जानामि।ām, ahaṃ tasya yaśas jānāmi.Yes, I know his glory.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “glory” translations and entries यशस्, श्रवस्, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries यशस्, श्रवस्, CC BY-SA 4.0.
