प्रार्थना
A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship. It can also refer to a humble and earnest request made to a person in authority.
Examples
3 of 5बच्चे रोज़ सुबह प्रार्थना करते हैं।
Children pray every morning.
महोदय, मेरी प्रार्थना स्वीकार करें।
Sir, please accept my request.
चलो, भगवान से प्रार्थना करते हैं कि सब ठीक हो जाए।
Come on, let's pray to God that everything becomes alright.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Pr' in Prayer and Prarthana. Both start with the same sound and share the same spiritual purpose.
Quick Quiz
लोग शांति के लिए भगवान से _____ करते हैं।
Correct!
The correct answer is: प्रार्थना
Examples
बच्चे रोज़ सुबह प्रार्थना करते हैं।
everydayChildren pray every morning.
महोदय, मेरी प्रार्थना स्वीकार करें।
formalSir, please accept my request.
चलो, भगवान से प्रार्थना करते हैं कि सब ठीक हो जाए।
informalCome on, let's pray to God that everything becomes alright.
इस मध्यकालीन साहित्य में प्रार्थना के विभिन्न रूपों का वर्णन है।
academicVarious forms of prayer are described in this medieval literature.
हमने अवकाश के लिए प्रार्थना पत्र जमा कर दिया है।
businessWe have submitted the application letter for leave.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
हाथ जोड़कर प्रार्थना करना
to pray/request with folded hands
प्रार्थना स्वीकार होना
for a prayer to be answered/accepted
दिल से प्रार्थना करना
to pray from the heart
Often Confused With
Pooja refers to ritualistic worship often involving idols/lamps, while Prarthana is a verbal or mental request/prayer.
Dua is the Urdu-origin equivalent, used more commonly in Islamic contexts, though the meanings overlap.
Usage Notes
Prarthana is a versatile word used for both spiritual communication with the divine and formal requests in administrative or professional settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat it as a masculine noun; however, it is feminine. Use 'प्रार्थना की' (did prayer) rather than 'प्रार्थना किया'.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Pr' in Prayer and Prarthana. Both start with the same sound and share the same spiritual purpose.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'prārthanā', meaning seeking, desire, or petition.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Indian schools, the day typically begins with a 'Prarthana Sabha' where students sing hymns or patriotic songs together.
Quick Quiz
लोग शांति के लिए भगवान से _____ करते हैं।
Correct!
The correct answer is: प्रार्थना
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पाप
A1A moral or religious transgression or sin. It refers to an act that is considered ethically wrong or a violation of divine law.
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A1The word 'रूह' refers to the soul, spirit, or the immortal essence of a living being. It is often used in religious, spiritual, or poetic contexts to describe the inner self that exists beyond the physical body.
पवित्र
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निर्वाण
A1Nirvana refers to the ultimate state of spiritual enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It is characterized by the end of suffering and the attainment of supreme peace.
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वेद
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