गात्रमार्जनम्
gaatramaarjanam
The Sanskrit word for towel is गात्रमार्जनम् (gaatramaarjanam).
The term refers to a cloth used for the purpose of wiping.
Meaning: cloth used for wiping (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This word is a compound of gaatra, meaning limbs or body and maarjanam, meaning rubbing or wiping.
How does it change in a sentence?
गात्रमार्जनम् is a neuter noun in the nominative singular case.
How do you pronounce it?
gaatramaarjanam
Did you know?
- The component मार्जनम् is also used in liturgical contexts to describe the ritual purification or cleansing of sacred objects.
- The root maarj in गात्रमार्जनम् is also used in the context of cleaning the mind or soul through spiritual practice.
- In ancient Indian traditions, the act of 'wiping the body' was often linked to ritual purification before entering a temple or performing a sacrifice.
Examples in context
- मम गात्रमार्जनम् अत्र अस्ति ।mama gātramārjanam atra asti.My towel is here.
Example conversation
Aditya and Isha are preparing for a bath.
- आदित्य Adityaईशे, किं त्वं मम गात्रमार्जनम् पश्यसि?Īśe, kiṃ tvaṃ mama gātramārjanam paśyasi?Isha, do you see my towel?
- ईशा Ishaआदित्य, तत् तत्र अस्ति।Āditya, tat tatra asti.Aditya, it is over there.
- आदित्य Adityaधन्यवादाः, अहम् एतद् इच्छामि।dhanyavādāḥ, aham etad icchāmi.Thanks, I want this one.
- ईशा Ishaअस्तु, शीघ्रं गच्छतु।astu, śīghraṃ gacchatu.Okay, go quickly.
