శాంతి కలుగును గాక
shanti kalugunu gaaka
The Telugu phrase for "rest in peace" is శాంతి కలుగును గాక (shanti kalugunu gaaka).
This phrase is used as a prayer for the peace of the departed soul.
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means 'May peace come to [the soul]'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
శాంతి కలుగును గాక is formal and poetic, often used in written condolences or formal speeches.
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix గాక (gaaka) is used to express a wish or a prayer, similar to 'may it be so'.
How do you pronounce it?
shanti kalugunu gaaka
Did you know?
- In many Telugu traditions, these prayers for peace are accompanied by the offering of పిండ ప్రదానం, a ritual of offering rice balls to ensure the soul transitions peacefully.
- The word శాంతి is so central to the culture that it is often chanted as a three-fold repetition, శాంతి శాంతి శాంతి, to bring peace to the physical, spiritual and mental realms.
- The term శాంతి is used not only for the dead but also as a common name for people, representing a lifelong wish for a peaceful nature.
Examples in context
- వారి ఆత్మకు శాంతి కలుగును గాక.vāri ātmaku śānti kalugunu gāka.May their soul rest in peace.
- ఆమె ఆత్మకు శాంతి కలుగును గాక.āme ātmaku śānti kalugunu gāka.May her soul rest in peace.
Example conversation
Ravi and Shravani are praying at a memorial service.
- రవి Raviఆయన ఆత్మకు శాంతి కలుగును గాక.āyana ātmaku śānti kalugunu gāka.May his soul rest in peace.
- శ్రావణి Sravaniఅవును, రవి.avunu, ravi.Yes, Ravi.
- రవి Raviఅతడు ఎంతో మంచి మనిషి.atadu entō man̄ci maniṣi.He was a very good man.
- శ్రావణి Sravaniనిజమే.nijamē.That is true.
