दर्प
darpa
The Sanskrit word for pride is दर्प (darpa).
The word दर्प refers to the quality or state of being proud, specifically in the sense of inordinate self-esteem or an unreasonable conceit regarding one's own talents, beauty, wealth or rank.
Meaning: quality or state of being proud, inordinate self-esteem, an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc. (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
darpa
Did you know?
- The word दर्प is etymologically linked to the idea of being 'mad' or 'foolish' rather than just feeling superior. It stems from the root दृप्, which means 'to rave' or 'to be mad'.
- In various philosophical texts, दर्प is listed as one of the obstacles to achieving enlightenment because it creates a false sense of 'I'.
- In Sanskrit literature, दर्प is often contrasted with विनय, which means humility. These two are treated as opposing spiritual forces in a person's character.
Examples in context
- गर्वितः अहम्।I am proud.
- धनस्य दर्पः विनाशाय भवति।dhanasya darpaḥ vināśāya bhavati.Pride in wealth leads to destruction.
- तस्य दर्पः अतीव अस्ति।tasya darpaḥ atīva asti.His pride is excessive.
- विद्यायाः दर्पः न कर्तव्यः।vidyāyāḥ darpaḥ na kartavyaḥ.One should not have pride in knowledge.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a classmate's arrogant behavior.
- इशान Ishanइशानः अतीव गर्वेण दर्पेण वदति।īśānaḥ atīva garveṇa darpeṇa vadati.Ishan speaks with too much pride.
- काव्या Kavyaआम्, तस्य दर्पः अस्मान् पीडयति।ām, tasya darpaḥ asmān pīḍayati.Yes, his pride bothers us.
- इशान Ishanकिं सः स्वयम् एतत् जानाति?kiṃ saḥ svayam etat jānāti?Does he know this himself?
- काव्या Kavyaन, दर्पः सत्यं न दर्शयति।na, darpaḥ satyaṃ na darśayati.No, pride does not show the truth.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries दर्प, CC BY-SA 4.0.
