अभिव्यक्ति
abhivyakti
In Sanskrit, manifestation is अभिव्यक्ति (abhivyakti).
The term अभिव्यक्ति refers to the act or process of becoming manifest, and it is often used to mean expression or disclosure.
Meaning: the act or process of becoming manifest (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word अभिव्यक्ति is composed of the prefix abhi (towards/over) and the root vac (to speak/express), literally meaning an expression or a bringing forth into speech/manifestation.
Which one should you use?
While अभिव्यक्ति refers to expression or disclosure, Prakāśana translates to manifestation in its purest form and Vibhūti signifies manifestation or special manifestation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is अभिव्यक्तयः (abhivyaktyaḥ), used when referring to multiple manifestations or expressions. The locative singular form अभिव्यक्तौ (abhivyaktau) can be used to mean 'in the manifestation' or 'in the expression'.
How do you pronounce it?
abhivyakti
Did you know?
- The root vac inside अभिव्यक्ति is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'voice' and the Latin 'vox'.
- In many philosophical contexts, the word Vibhūti is used for a manifestation that is not just a general appearance, but an extraordinary or divine power appearing in the world.
- While अभिव्यक्ति implies expression through speech, the related term Prakāśana suggests a manifestation that is like a physical light shining or an illumination.
Examples in context
- शब्दानां अभिव्यक्तिः स्पष्टा अस्ति।śabdānāṃ abhivyaktiḥ spaṣṭā asti.The manifestation of the words is clear.
Example conversation
Two students discussing a philosophy book.
- काव्या Kavyaआदित्य, एतद् पुस्तकं पठ।āditya, etad pustakaṃ paṭha.Aditya, read this book.
- आदित्य Adityaकिम् एतत् अभिव्यक्तिविषये अस्ति?kim etat abhivyakti-viṣaye asti?Is this about manifestation?
- काव्या Kavyaआम्, एतद् अभिव्यक्तिं वर्णयति।ām, etad abhivyaktiṃ varṇayati.Yes, it describes manifestation.
- आदित्य Adityaअहं पठिष्यामि, धन्यवादः।ahaṃ paṭhiṣyāmi, dhanyavādaḥ.I will read it, thank you.
