विजयी
vijayī
The Sanskrit word for "victorious" is विजयी (vijayī).
विजयी is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is a winner or has achieved victory.
Meaning: being the winner (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
vijayī
Did you know?
- The word विजयी is frequently used in 'Shanti Mantras' or peace prayers to describe the victory of light over darkness or knowledge over ignorance.
- The root of विजयी is related to the Sanskrit word vi, meaning 'apart' or 'away', and jaya, meaning 'conquest'. Together they imply a victory that completely overcomes or removes the opposition.
- The word विजयी is a common component of the 'Vijayadashami' festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil. This day marks a specific turning point in the Hindu calendar where being 'victorious' is celebrated through various rituals.
Examples in context
- सः विजयी अस्ति।saḥ vijayī asti.He is victorious.
- विजयी योद्धा युद्धे जयति।vijayī yoddhā yuddhe jayati.The victorious warrior wins in battle.
Example conversation
Two friends discuss a competition result.
- मीरा Miraविवान, किं त्वं विजयी अभवः?vivān, kiṃ tvaṃ vijayī abhavaḥ?Vivan, were you victorious?
- विवान Vivaanआम्, अहं विजयी अभवम्।ām, ahaṃ vijayī abhavam.Yes, I was victorious.
- मीरा Miraअतीव शोभनम्!atīva śobhanam!That is very good!
- विवान Vivaanधन्यवादः, मीरा।dhanyavādaḥ, mīrā.Thank you, Mira.
