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अलौकिक — meaning in English: divine
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divine
अलौकिक
alaukik
त्वरित
tvarit
दवा
dava
सुनना
sunna
सच्चाई
saccāī
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Usage
Native speakers often use 'अलौकिक' in spiritual discussions or while describing extraordinary experiences. For instance, during a conversation about divine intervention or miraculous events, someone might say, 'उसका अनुभव अलौकिक था' (His experience was divine). It's also common in literary works that explore themes of the supernatural or transcendental.
Synonyms & nuances
'अलौकिक' shares similarities with 'परमात्मा' (paramatma), which refers to the Supreme Soul or God. However, while 'परमात्मा' is more focused on the concept of divinity itself, 'अलौकिक' emphasizes the extraordinary nature of experiences or phenomena linked to the divine. You might choose 'अलौकिक' when describing something awe-inspiring rather than the divine essence.
Culture
'अलौकिक' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'alaukika', which also means 'supernatural' or 'divine'. In Hindu philosophy, it often refers to experiences or beings beyond ordinary perception, reflecting a deep cultural reverence for the divine. The usage of this term in poetry and classical literature emphasizes the intersection of the human experience with the celestial realm.
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