How to Say "Rest in Peace" in Marathi

ईश्वर त्यांच्या आत्म्यास शांती देवो

ishwar tyanchya aatmyas shanti devo

To say "rest in peace" in Marathi, use ईश्वर त्यांच्या आत्म्यास शांती देवो (ishwar tyanchya aatmyas shanti devo).

The phrase ईश्वर त्यांच्या आत्म्यास शांती देवो is used as a formal prayer or condolence for the deceased in a religious or respectful context.

Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to "May God give peace to their soul".

ishwar tyanchya aatmyas shanti devo

Marathi uses a distinct honorific plural form in त्यांच्या (their) even when referring to a single person, as a sign of respect for the deceased.
In many Indian cultures, including Marathi-speaking areas, people might instead say 'Om Shanti' to convey a similar sense of cosmic peace during mourning.
The term ईश्वर is a direct loan from the Sanskrit word īśvara, which originally referred to a lord or master before becoming the general word for God.

ईश्वर त्यांच्या आत्म्यास शांती देवो, हीच प्रार्थना.
īśvar tyān̄cyā ātmyāsa śānti dēvō, hīca prārthanā.
I pray that God rests their soul in peace.
त्यांच्या जाण्याने खूप दुःख झाले, ईश्वर त्यांच्या आत्म्यास शांती देवो.
tyān̄cyā jāṇyānē khūpa duḥkha jhālē, īśvar tyān̄cyā ātmyāsa śānti dēvō.
It is very sad that they passed away, may God rest their soul in peace.

Aditi and Nilesh are discussing the passing of a mutual acquaintance.

अदिति Aditi

तुम्ही बातमी ऐकली का? आजोबा गेले.
Tumhi batmi aikli ka? Ajoba gele.
Did you hear the news? Grandfather passed away.
निलेश Nilesh

हो, ऐकले. खूप वाईट झाले.
Ho, aikle. Khup vait jhale.
Yes, I heard. It is very sad.
अदिति Aditi

ईश्वर त्यांच्या आत्म्यास शांती देवो.
Ishwar tyanchya aatmyas shanti devo.
May God grant peace to his soul.
निलेश Nilesh

हो, आपली प्रार्थना त्यांच्या सोबत आहे.
Ho, aapli prarthana tyanchya sobat aahe.
Yes, our prayers are with him.

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