भर्त्सनम्
bhartsanam
The English word "scolding" is translated into Sanskrit as भर्त्सनम् (bhartsanam).
भर्त्सनम् refers to a succession of critical remarks.
Meaning: succession of critical remarks (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
bhartsanam
Did you know?
- The root of भर्त्सनम् relates to the idea of 'striking' or 'beating', suggesting that a verbal scolding is viewed as a physical blow to the ego.
- While 'scolding' in English often implies a loss of temper, Sanskrit literature sometimes presents such verbal rebukes as a form of 'teaching' intended to restore cosmic order.
- While भर्त्सनम् denotes a critical succession of remarks, Sanskrit also uses तिरस्कार to describe a scolding that is intended to express utter contempt or disdain.
Examples in context
- तस्य भर्त्सनम् अतीव कठोरम् आसीत्।tasya bhartsanam atīva kaṭhoraṃ āsīt.His scolding was very harsh.
- गुरुणा छात्रस्य भर्त्सनम् अभवत्।guruṇā chātrasya bhartsanam abhavat.The teacher gave the student a scolding.
- माता बालकस्य भर्त्सनम् न इच्छति।mātā bālakasya bhartsanam na icchati.The mother does not want to scold the boy.
Example conversation
Aditya and Mira are talking about their teacher's reaction.
- आदित्य Adityaमीरा, किं गुरुणा तव भर्त्सनम् अभवत्?mīrā, kiṃ gurุณā tava bhṛtsanam abhavat?Mira, did you get a scolding from the teacher?
- मीरा Miraआम्, आदित्य, अहं विलम्बेन आगतवती।ām, āditya, ahaṃ vilambena āgatavatī.Yes, Aditya, I arrived late.
- आदित्य Adityaकिं तस्य भर्त्सनम् दीर्घम् आसीत्?kiṃ tasya bhṛtsanam dīrgham āsīt?Was his scolding long?
- मीरा Miraन, अल्पसमयमात्रं भर्त्सनम् अभवत्।na, alpasamayamātraṃ bhṛtsanam abhavat.No, there was only a short scolding.
