जगत्
jágat/d͡ʑɐ́.ɡɐt/
The Sanskrit word for world is जगत् (jágat).
The term जगत् refers to the inhabited planet or the world. In more specialized or formal contexts, one might use प्रपञ्च to refer specifically to the extensive world system or the entire universe.
Meaning: inhabited planet (noun)
Which one should you use?
जगत् is the standard term for the world, while प्रपञ्च is used to describe the wider universe or a vast world system.
How does it change in a sentence?
जगत् is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced as /dʑɐ́.ɡɐt/.
Did you know?
- In certain spiritual contexts, the world is described as ब्रह्माण्ड, which literally means 'the egg of Brahma', imagining the entire universe as a cosmic egg.
- In Sanskrit philosophy, जगत् is often used to describe the world as an illusion or a temporary manifestation, a concept known as 'maya'.
- The word जगत् comes from a root meaning 'to go' or 'to move'. This implies that the 'world' is defined not by its physical matter but by its constant state of motion and change.
Examples in context
- इदं जगत् सुन्दरम् अस्ति।idaṃ jagat sundaram asti.This world is beautiful.
- जगत् परिवर्तनशीलम् अस्ति।jagat parivartanaśīlam asti.The world is constantly changing.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a book about nature.
- आर्यन Aryanकिं त्वं जगद्विषयकं पुस्तकं पठसि?kiṃ tvaṃ jagadviṣayakaṃ pustakaṃ paṭhasi?Are you reading a book about the world?
- ईशा Ishaआम्, एतत् जगत् अतीव अद्भुतम् अस्ति।ām, etat jagat atīva adbhutam asti.Yes, this world is very wonderful.
- आर्यन Aryanकिं तत्र विविधाः देशाः सन्ति?kiṃ tatra vividhāḥ deśāḥ santi?Are there various countries there?
- ईशा Ishaआम्, अस्मिन् जगति बहुविविधता अस्ति।ām, asmin jagati bahuvividhatā asti.Yes, there is great diversity in this world.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry जगत्, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries जगत्, CC BY-SA 4.0.
