आत्मा को शांति मिले
aatma ko shaanti milecommon, respectful
The usual Hindi way to say "RIP" is आत्मा को शांति मिले (aatma ko shaanti mile), "may the soul find peace". Hindus also write the short ओम शांति (om shaanti), and विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि (vinamr shraddhaanjali) means "humble tribute".
Meaning: wish for the peace of someone who has died (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| आत्मा को शांति मिले | aatma ko shaanti mile | common, respectful |
| ओम शांति | om shaanti | Hindu, short |
| विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि | vinamr shraddhaanjali | formal, tribute |
ओम शांति (om shaanti) is typical in messages and posts about a Hindu person. विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि (vinamr shraddhaanjali) often appears under a photo or in a notice.
When do people say it?
Many Hindu families hold a prayer meeting called शोक सभा (shok sabha) after a death, and the tribute phrases are often spoken there.
Did you know?
- The word श्रद्धांजलि (shraddhaanjali) joins श्रद्धा (shraddha), "respect", with अंजलि (anjali), the gesture of offering with cupped hands.
Examples in context
- ओम शांति।om shaanti.Om shanti.
- दादाजी को विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।daadaji ko vinamr shraddhaanjali.Humble tribute to grandfather.
Example conversation
Sanjay offers his condolences to his colleague Pooja after her grandfather passed away.
- Sanjayपूजा, मुझे बहुत दुख है।Pooja, mujhe bahut dukh hai.Pooja, I am very sorry.
- Poojaशुक्रिया संजय।shukriya Sanjay.Thank you Sanjay.
- Sanjayभगवान उनकी आत्मा को शांति दे।bhagwaan unki aatma ko shaanti de.May God give peace to his soul.
