स्फुलिङ्ग
sphuliṅga
The Sanskrit word for 'spark' is स्फुलिङ्ग (sphuliṅga).
This noun refers to a burst of electrical discharge.
Meaning: burst of electrical discharge (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
sphuliṅga
Did you know?
- In ancient Sanskrit texts, the word स्फुलिङ्ग was often used metaphorically to describe the 'spark' of divine consciousness or intellect within a person.
- The term स्फुलिङ्ग shares a deep conceptual root with words describing something that 'bursts' or 'pops' into existence, reflecting the suddenness of a spark.
- In classical Indian poetry, a 'spark' is frequently used as a metaphor for a tiny but potent seed of desire or anger that can grow into a consuming fire.
Examples in context
- यन्त्रतः एकः स्फुलिङ्गः उद्भवति।yantrataḥ ekaḥ sphuliṅgaḥ udbhavati.A spark arises from the machine.
- साधने एकः स्फुलिङ्गः दृश्यते।sādhane ekaḥ sphuliṅgaḥ dṛśyate.A spark is seen in the tool.
- वनाय स्फुलिङ्गः अतीव हानिकारकः।vanāya sphuliṅgaḥ atīva hānikārakaḥ.A spark is very harmful to the forest.
Example conversation
Aditya and Kavya are looking at a faulty electric wire.
- आदित्य Adityaकाव्ये, तत्र पश्य।kāvye, tatra paśya.Kavya, look there.
- काव्या Kavyaकिम् अस्ति?kim asti?What is it?
- आदित्य Adityaतत्र स्फुलिङ्गः अस्ति।tatra sphuliṅgaḥ asti.There is a spark there.
- काव्या Kavyaअत: तत्र स्पर्शं मा कुरु।ataḥ tatra sparśaṃ mā kuru.Therefore, do not touch it.
