व्यक्त
vyakta
The Sanskrit verb 'manifest' is expressed by the form व्यक्त (vyakta).
The word means to show plainly or to make something appear distinctly.
Meaning: (''transitive'') to show plainly, to make to appear distinctly (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective derived from a past participle, the form must agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number and case. For example, व्यक्तः is the masculine singular nominative form. While व्यक्त describes a state of being manifest, the related form वक्तव्यम् (from the root 'vac') is used to express something that 'ought to be spoken' or made manifest through speech.
How do you pronounce it?
vyakta
Did you know?
- The root of व्यक्त is closely linked to the idea of 'separation' or 'distinction', implying that to manifest something is to separate it from the background so it can be seen.
- In Indian philosophy, व्यक्त is often used to describe the 'manifest' universe, which is the opposite of अव्यक्त, the 'unmanifest' or primordial state of nature.
- The concept of 'manifest' in Sanskrit texts often appears in the context of 'Maya', where the physical world is seen as a manifest illusion hiding a deeper truth.
Examples in context
- सः स्वशक्तिं व्यक्तां करोति।saḥ svaśaktiṃ vyaktāṃ karoti.He manifests his power.
- सत्यं सर्वत्र व्यक्तं भवति।satyaṃ sarvatra vyaktaṃ bhavati.Truth is manifested everywhere.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a piece of art.
- ईशा Ishaइदं चित्रं किं व्यक्तं करोति?idaṃ citraṃ kiṃ vyaktaṃ karoti?What does this painting manifest?
- विवान Vivaanएतत् शान्तं व्यक्तं करोति।etat śāntaṃ vyaktaṃ karoti.It manifests peace.
- ईशा Ishaविवान, तव मतं स्पष्टम्।vivāna, tava mataṃ spaṣṭam.Vivan, your opinion is clear.
- विवान Vivaanधन्यवादः, ईशे।dhanyavādaḥ, īśe.Thank you, Isha.
