पूर्णता
pūrṇatā
The English phrase "perfection" translates to Sanskrit as पूर्णता (pūrṇatā).
The term is used to denote the state of being perfect.
Meaning: being perfect (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the root pūrṇa meaning "full" or "complete" and the suffix -tā which forms abstract nouns, similar to the English suffix "-ness".
Which one should you use?
While पूर्णता is a standard way to express perfection, the phrase परिपूर्णता can also be used to convey this meaning.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, पूर्णता must agree with feminine adjectives and verbs in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
pūrṇatā
Did you know?
- The concept of 'perfection' as पूर्णता is linked to the 'shanti mantra' from the Isha Upanishad, where the universe is described as both full and remaining full even after something is taken from it.
- The root of पूर्णता is cognate with the Latin word 'plenus', which is the ancestor of the English word 'plenty'.
- The root of पूर्णता, pūrṇa, is not just about being 'perfect' in a moral sense, but describes something being physically full or brimming over, like a vessel with water.
Examples in context
- योगः पूर्णता प्राप्तुं साहाय्यं करोति।yogaḥ pūrṇatā prāptum sāhāyyaṃ karoti.Yoga helps to achieve perfection.
- कलायाः लक्ष्यं पूर्णता अस्ति।kalāyāḥ lakṣyaṃ pūrṇatā asti.The goal of art is perfection.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a painting in a classroom.
- ईशा Ishaविवान, किम् एतत् चित्रं पूर्णम्?vivāna, kim etat citraṃ pūrṇam?Vivan, is this painting complete?
- विवान Vivaanआम्, किन्तु अस्मिन् पूर्णता नास्ति।ām, kintu asmin pūrṇatā nāsti.Yes, but it lacks perfection.
- ईशा Ishaपूर्णता तु केवलम् ईश्वरे भवति।pūrṇatā tu kevalam īśvare bhavati.Perfection exists only in God.
- विवान Vivaanसत्यं वदसि, ईशे।satyaṃ vadasi, īśe.You speak the truth, Isha.
