पात्राणि
pātrāṇi
The Sanskrit word for utensils is पात्राणि (pātrāṇi).
पात्राणि refers to containers or vessels used for holding or serving food and liquids. In a broader sense, the word upakaraṇa can be used to refer to tools, utensils or instruments.
How do you pronounce it?
pātrāṇi
Did you know?
- In ancient Indian tradition, the 'patra' was often a bowl made from a dried leaf, such as the lotus or sal leaf. This reflects a cultural history of using biodegradable 'utensils' long before the modern environmental movement.
- The word पात्र (pātra) can be used as a metaphor for a human being. A person who is spiritually mature or capable of receiving higher knowledge is often called a पात्र (pātra), literally meaning a 'worthy vessel'.
- In ancient Vedic contexts, the concept of a 'vessel' or 'utensil' often carries a ritualistic weight, where the object is seen as a sacred participant in a ceremony rather than just a tool.
Examples in context
- एतानि पात्राणि तण्डुलं धारयन्ति।etāni pātrāṇi taṇḍulaṃ dhārayanti.These utensils hold the rice.
Example conversation
Isha and Vivan are preparing for dinner.
- ईशा Ishaविवान, पात्राणि आनय।vivāna, pātrāṇi ānaya.Vivan, bring the utensils.
- विवान Vivaanपात्राणि कुत्र सन्ति?pātrāṇi kutra santi?Where are the utensils?
- ईशा Ishaतानि तत्र सन्ति।tāni tatra santi.They are there.
- विवान Vivaanअहं आनयामि।ahaṃ ānayāmi.I am bringing them.
