शाटिका
śāṭikā
The English phrase 'saree' is translated into Sanskrit as शाटिका (śāṭikā).
The term refers to a traditional garment consisting of a long piece of fabric draped around the body.
How do you pronounce it?
śāṭikā
Did you know?
- In ancient Sanskrit texts, the term शाटिका often described a shorter wrap or a veil rather than the six-yard garment known today.
- The way a शाटिका was draped in ancient times varied by caste and region, often signaling a person's social status and origin without a word being spoken.
- In ancient Sanskrit literature, descriptions of a शाटिका often focus on its transparency and lightness rather than just its length. Poets used the fabric to symbolize the subtle boundary between the body and the natural elements.
Examples in context
- एषा शाटिका अस्ति ।eṣā śāṭikā asti.This is a saree.
Example conversation
Isha and Aryan are discussing clothes for a festival.
- ईशा Ishaआर्यन, मम शाटिका कुत्र अस्ति?āryan, mama śāṭikā kutra asti?Aryan, where is my saree?
- आर्यन Aryanईशा, सा तत्र अस्ति।īśā, sā tatra asti.Isha, it is there.
- ईशा Ishaएषा शाटिका अतीव शोभनम् अस्ति।eṣā śāṭikā atīva śobhanam asti.This saree is very elegant.
- आर्यन Aryanआम्, त्वं अस्मिन् अति सुन्दरी दृश्यसे।ām, tvaṃ asmin ati sundarī dṛśyase.Yes, you look very beautiful in this.
