आत्माले शान्ति पाओस्
aatmaale shaanti paaos
To say "rest in peace" in Nepali, use आत्माले शान्ति पाओस् (aatmaale shaanti paaos).
The phrase is used as a formal or respectful way to express condolences or a prayer for the deceased, similar to 'Rest in Peace'.
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "May the soul find peace".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase आत्माले शान्ति पाओस्, the verb पाओस् (paaos) is in the optative mood, expressing a wish or a prayer.
How do you pronounce it?
aatmaale shaanti paaos
Did you know?
- In many Hindu-influenced Nepali traditions, the goal is not just 'rest' but 'liberation' from the cycle of rebirth, a concept much deeper than the Western idea of eternal sleep.
- In Nepali culture, the concept of peace for the soul is often linked to the 'Pinda' rituals, where food is offered to ensure the soul's journey is peaceful.
- In Nepali, the word for peace शान्ति is also used as a common female given name, meaning the person embodies peace.
Examples in context
- दिवंगत व्यक्तिको आत्माले शान्ति पाओस्।divangat vyaktiko aatmale shaanti paaos.May the soul of the deceased rest in peace.
- उहाँको आत्माले शान्ति पाओस् भन्ने कामना गर्दछु।uhako aatmale shaanti paaos bhanne kaamana gardachu.I pray that his soul rests in peace.
- मृतकको आत्माले शान्ति पाओस्।mritakako aatmale shaanti paaos.May the departed soul rest in peace.
Example conversation
Srijana and Roshan are talking about a mutual acquaintance who passed away.
- सृजना Srijanaमैले सुनाँ, हजुरको हजुरबुबा बित्नुभयो।Maile sunā̃, hajurkō hajurububā bitnubhayo.I heard that your grandfather passed away.
- रोशन Roshanहो, उहाँ हिजो राति बित्नुभयो।Hō, uhā̃ hijō rāti bitnubhayo.Yes, he passed away last night.
- सृजना Srijanaउहाँको आत्माले शान्ति पाओस्।Uhāṅkō ātmālē śānti pāōs.May his soul rest in peace.
- रोशन Roshanधन्यवाद, सृजना।Dhanyavāda, Srijanā.Thank you, Srijana.
