अविनाशी
avināśī
The English word 'indestructible' can be translated into Sanskrit as अविनाशी (avināśī).
The term is used to describe something that is not destructible.
Meaning: not destructible (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word avināśī is composed of the prefix a- (not), the root vināś (perish/destroy) and the suffix -ī (possessing the quality of).
Which one should you use?
Both अविनाशी and अक्षय are formal ways to express the concept of being indestructible.
How does it change in a sentence?
In its default form, अविनाशी is an adjective that can also function as a substantive, meaning 'the indestructible one'.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is avināśī.
Did you know?
- In many spiritual contexts, the word अविनाशी is used as a title for the eternal soul or the ultimate reality, rather than just a physical description. It implies a state of being that exists outside the cycle of time.
- While अविनाशी describes something that cannot be destroyed, the alternative अक्षय specifically implies something that never diminishes or decays, like an 'Akshaya Tritiya' gold purchase.
- The root विनाश (vināśa) can refer to both the physical destruction of an object and the total annihilation of a dynasty or lineage in ancient historical texts.
Examples in context
- आत्मा अविनाशी अस्ति।ātman avināśī asti.The soul is indestructible.
Example conversation
Kavya and Aryan are discussing philosophy.
- आर्यन Aryanकिम् आत्मा नष्टः भवति?kim ātmā naṣṭaḥ bhavati?Is the soul destroyed?
- काव्या Kavyaन, आत्मा तु अविनाशी अस्ति।na, ātmā tu avināśī asti.No, the soul is indeed indestructible.
- आर्यन Aryanतत: सः सर्वदा तिष्ठति?tataḥ saḥ sarvadā tiṣṭhati?So it remains forever?
- काव्या Kavyaआम्, सः कदापि न विनश्यति।ām, saḥ kadāpi na vinaśyati.Yes, it is never destroyed.
