संरक्षणम्
samraksanam
The English word "preservation" is translated into Sanskrit as संरक्षणम् (samraksanam).
The term refers to the act of preserving.
Meaning: the act of preserving (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
samraksanam
Did you know?
- The word संरक्षणम् can be used in a legal or political sense to describe the 'preservation' of a kingdom's borders, acting as a synonym for 'defense'.
- In Vedic contexts, the idea of preservation is often embodied by the deity Vishnu, whose very role in the cosmic cycle is to preserve the universe.
- While 'preservation' in English often implies keeping something unchanged, the Sanskrit root implies an active, protective vigilance rather than a static state.
Examples in context
- पर्यावरणस्य संरक्षणम् आवश्यकम् अस्ति।paryāvaraṇasya saṃrakṣaṇam āvaśyakam asti.Preservation of the environment is necessary.
Example conversation
Isha and Vivan are discussing environmental protection.
- ईशा Ishaविवान, जलस्य संरक्षणम् कथं भवेत्?vivāna, jalasya saṃrakṣaṇam kathaṃ bhavet?Vivan, how should the preservation of water be done?
- विवान Vivaanवयं जलस्य अपव्ययं रोधयाम।vayaṃ jalasya apavyayaṃ rodhayāma.We should stop the waste of water.
- ईशा Ishaतर्हि संरक्षणम् सरलम् अस्ति।tarhi saṃrakṣaṇam saralam asti.Then preservation is simple.
- विवान Vivaanआम्, ईशा, एतत् महत् कार्यम्।ām, īśā, etat mahat kāryam.Yes, Isha, this is a great task.
