भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली
bhavpurna shraddhanjali
The English phrase 'rest in peace' is translated into Marathi as भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली (bhavpurna shraddhanjali).
While 'rest in peace' is a verb phrase in English, the Marathi equivalent भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली is used as a noun phrase to express condolences or pay tribute to the deceased.
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली is the standard formal way to express condolences in written or spoken Marathi.
How do you pronounce it?
bhavpurna shraddhanjali
Did you know?
- The word श्रद्धांजली combines श्रद्धा meaning 'faith' or 'reverence' and अंजलि referring to the cupped palms used for offering water or flowers.
- Unlike the English 'rest in peace', which focuses on the state of the deceased, भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली focuses on the emotional state of the person offering the tribute.
- If you are expressing condolences in a very traditional or religious setting, you might hear the Sanskrit-derived phrase शांती (shanti) shouted or chanted rather than the formal भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली.
Examples in context
- आम्ही त्यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करतो.āmhi tyānnā bhāvapūrṇa śraddhāñjalī arpaṇa karto.We offer our heartfelt tribute to them.
- त्यांच्या मृत्यूनंतर आम्ही भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली वाहतो.tyān̄cyā mṛtyūnāntara āmhi bhāvapūrṇa śraddhāñjalī vāhato.We pay our heartfelt respects after their passing.
Example conversation
Amit and Sayali are attending a memorial service.
- अमित Amitसायली, खूप वाईट झाले.Sāyalī, khūp vāīṭ jhālē.Sayali, this is very sad.
- सायली Sayaliहो, ते खूप चांगले माणूस होते.Hō, tē khūp chānglē māṇūs hōtē.Yes, he was a very good person.
- अमित Amitत्यांच्या आत्म्यास भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली.Tyānchyā ātmyās bhāvapūrṇa shraddhāñjalī.May his soul rest in peace.
- सायली Sayaliहो, ईश्वर त्यांना शांती देवो.Hō, īshwar tyānnā shāntī dēvō.Yes, may God give him peace.
