आज्ञापालन
ajnapalana
The English word "obedience" is translated into Sanskrit as आज्ञापालन (ajnapalana).
आज्ञापालन refers to the quality of being obedient.
Meaning: quality of being obedient (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound consisting of ājñā, meaning command or order and palana, meaning following, protecting or maintaining.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the neuter noun declension, the nominative singular form used as a subject is आज्ञापालनम्.
How do you pronounce it?
ajnapalana
Did you know?
- The word ājñā is also the name of the 'third eye' chakra located between the eyebrows, symbolizing the seat of intuition and command over the mind.
- In classical Sanskrit literature, the act of 'obedience' to a guru (teacher) is often described as a form of 'tapas', which refers to the spiritual heat generated by disciplined practice.
- In ancient Indian philosophy, the concept of obedience extends to a cosmic level where following one's personal duty is believed to maintain the balance of the entire universe.
Examples in context
- तव निर्देशानुसारेण कर्म करिष्यामि।I will perform the task as per your instructions.
- आज्ञापालन परम गुणः अस्ति।ājñāpālana parama guṇaḥ asti.Obedience is a supreme virtue.
- तस्य आज्ञापालनं प्रशंसनीयम् अस्ति।tasya ājñāpālanaṃ praśaṃsanīyam asti.His obedience is praiseworthy.
- बालकानां आज्ञापालनं आवश्यकम्।bālakānāṃ ājñāpālanaṃ āvaśyakam.Obedience is necessary for children.
Example conversation
Kavya is talking to Aryan about school rules.
- काव्या Kavyaआर्यन, अनुशासनं किमर्थं आवश्यकम्?Āryana, anuśāsanaṃ kimarthaṃ āvaśyakam?Aryan, why is discipline necessary?
- आर्यन Aryanयतः आज्ञापालनं अस्मान् शिष्टं करोति।yataḥ ājyāpalānaṃ asmān śiṣṭaṃ karoti.Because obedience makes us polite.
- काव्या Kavyaसत्यम्, गुरुणां आज्ञापालनं उचितम्।satyam, guruṇāṃ ājyāpalānaṃ ucitam.True, obedience to teachers is proper.
- आर्यन Aryanअहं सदैव तत् प्रयासं करिष्यामि।ahaṃ sadaiva tat prayāsaṃ kariṣyāmi.I will always try to do that.
