श्वेतवर्ण
English meaning: white color
Definition
The color white, symbolizing purity, peace, and clarity. Derived from śveta (white, bright) and varṇa (color). Applied to milk, jasmine flowers, and snow in classical texts.
Example
“दुग्धस्य श्वेतवर्णः पवित्रतायाः प्रतीकः।”
In English: “The white color of milk is a symbol of purity.”
Another example: “सरस्वती श्वेतवर्णं वस्त्रं धारयति।”
Usage — When, Where & How
Classical descriptive compound noun (श्वेत + वर्ण) for the colour white, symbolizing purity, peace and clarity; used for Sarasvatī's attire, swans, jasmine and ash. Everyday and poetic register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
Compound of śveta (white, bright) and varṇa (colour), hence 'the colour white'.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- श्वेतवर्णवस्त्रम्
- श्वेतवर्णपुष्पम्
- श्वेतवर्णहंसः
- शुभ्रश्वेतवर्णः
- श्वेतवर्णचन्दनम्
Word Forms
m., a-stem; nom. श्वेतवर्णः, acc. श्वेतवर्णम्, instr. श्वेतवर्णेन
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Literary Heritage
“मन्दः कवियशः प्रार्थी गमिष्याम्युपहास्यताम्। प्रांशुलभ्ये फले लोभादुद्बाहुरिव वामनः।।”
/Mandah kaviyashah prarthhi gamishyamyupahasytam. Pramshu-labhe phale lobhadud-bahur iva vamanah./
“Feeble-minded yet aspiring to a poet's fame, I go to be ridiculed — like a dwarf reaching for high fruit.”
“रामो विग्रहवान् धर्मः साधुः सत्यपराक्रमः”
/Ramo vigrahavan dharmah sadhuh satya-parakramah/
“Rama is righteousness incarnate — virtuous and true in valour.”
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Language information
- Language
- संस्कृतम्
- Sanskrit
- Script
- Devanagari
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
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