Apr 9, 2024, 09:30 AM IST
8 English words with Sanskrit origin
Pravrajya Suruchi
Karma: This word has become widely used in English, retaining its original meaning of "actions and their consequences."
Juggernaut: Originally referring to a massive cart carrying an idol in Hindu processions, it now signifies an unstoppable force.
Avatar: In Hinduism, it refers to the descent of a deity. In English, it has broadened to mean any embodiment or incarnation.
Loot: Derived from the Sanskrit word for "to rob" or "to plunder," it has become a common term for stolen goods.
Thug: This word for a violent robber or murderer comes from the Hindi word "thagi," which itself has Sanskrit origins.
Zen: This concept of meditative calmness has roots in the Sanskrit words "dhyana" (meditation) and "dhyati" (to meditate).
Source: dictionary.com
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