What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ईश्वर की स्तुति करो breaks down literally to 'God's praise do'.
Which one should you use?
The phrase ईश्वर की स्तुति करो uses the word stuti, which refers to formal praise or a hymn. Other ways to express similar sentiments include भगवान की महिमा हो (Glory to God) or more formal constructions like परम प्रभु की जय हो (Glory be to the Supreme Lord), ईश्वर की स्तुति हो (May there be worship of God) and सर्वशक्तिमान की जय हो (Glory be to the All-Powerful One).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase ईश्वर की स्तुति करो, the verb karo is the imperative form used for commands or requests in a neutral or informal register. To increase the level of respect or formality, replace karo with the polite verb form kijiye, as seen in ईश्वर की स्तुति कीजिए.
How do you pronounce it?
ishwar ki stuti karo
Did you know?
- In highly formal or royal contexts, you might hear जय हो used for praise, which shares a root with 'victory' and implies that praising God is akin to celebrating a triumphant conqueror.
- The word की (ki) in this phrase is actually a descendant of the Sanskrit word कृतं (kṛtaṃ), which means 'done' or 'performed'.
- The word ईश्वर (Ishwar) is not just a name for God, but a title that implies a 'ruler' or 'master' because of its Sanskrit roots.
Examples in context
- सच्चे मन से ईश्वर की स्तुति करो।sacche man se īshwar kī stuti karo.Praise God with a true heart.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their gratitude after a successful day.
- विकास Vikasआज का दिन बहुत अच्छा था।Aaj ka din bahut achha tha.Today was a very good day.
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, हमें ईश्वर की स्तुति करनी चाहिए।Haan, humein ishwar ki stuti karni chahiye.Yes, we should praise God.
- विकास Vikasसही कहा, चलो ईश्वर की स्तुति करो।Sahi kaha, chalo ishwar ki stuti karo.You're right, come on, praise God.
- अंजलि Anjaliमैं अभी प्रार्थना करती हूँ।Main abhi prarthana karti hoon.I will pray right now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ईश्वर, की, स्तुति, CC BY-SA 4.0.
