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अमावस्या

B2 noun 10 دقیقه مطالعه

अमावस्या

amavasya

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها अमावस्या در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, you only need to know that Amavasya means 'New Moon' or a 'very dark night'. It is a day when you cannot see the moon in the sky. You might hear people say it when they talk about festivals like Diwali. Think of it as the opposite of a bright, round moon. It is a feminine word, so we say 'Amavasya hai'. You can use it in simple sentences like 'Today is Amavasya' (Aaj Amavasya hai). It is important because it helps you understand why some nights in India are extra dark and why people light many candles. For a beginner, just remember: Amavasya = No Moon = Dark Night.

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At the A2 level, you can start using Amavasya to describe the lunar calendar. You should know that it happens once a month. You can use it with 'ko' to say when something happens: 'Amavasya ko mela lagega' (The fair will be held on the new moon). You also learn that it is a feminine noun, so you use 'ki' with it, like 'Amavasya ki raat' (The night of the new moon). You can begin to use it in the context of routines, such as 'My family goes to the temple on Amavasya'. This level also introduces the idea that it is the start of a new lunar cycle, even if the moon isn't visible yet.

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At the B1 level, you should understand the cultural and religious significance of Amavasya. You can discuss how it is a day for 'Pitru Puja' (ancestor worship) and why it is considered important for certain rituals. You can construct more complex sentences like 'Although it was Amavasya and very dark, the streets were bright with Diwali lamps'. You should also be able to distinguish between the astronomical event and the cultural observance. At this stage, you might encounter the word in news reports about weather or religious gatherings. You should also be comfortable using it metaphorically to describe darkness or a lack of hope in a simple literary sense.

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At the B2 level, you have a deeper understanding of the word's place in the 'Panchang' (Hindu calendar). you know it marks the end of 'Krishna Paksha'. You can use the word in discussions about astrology, tides, and the scientific alignment of the sun and moon. You are aware of specific types of Amavasyas like 'Mauni Amavasya' or 'Somvati Amavasya' and can explain their significance to others. Your vocabulary includes related terms like 'Tithi', 'Paksha', and 'Darsh'. You can also use the word in more nuanced literary contexts, understanding its role as a symbol of the void, introspection, or the 'unseen' potential in creative writing.

At the C1 level, you can appreciate the philosophical and etymological roots of Amavasya. You know it comes from 'Ama' (together) and 'Vas' (to dwell), referring to the sun and moon dwelling together. You can engage in high-level discussions about the psychological impact of lunar phases or the historical evolution of the lunar calendar in India. You can read classical Hindi poetry (like that of Nirala or Prasad) where 'Amavasya' might be used as a complex metaphor for political darkness or spiritual ignorance. You can use the word fluently in academic, religious, or literary registers without hesitation, and you understand the subtle social taboos or beliefs associated with it in different regions.

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At the C2 level, you have mastered the word Amavasya in all its dimensions. You can interpret its use in ancient Sanskrit texts or modern philosophical treaties. You can discuss the nuances between 'Kuhu' and 'Sinivali' (different types of New Moons in ancient texts). You can use the term to critique art, literature, or social practices with a native-like grasp of its emotional and cultural resonance. You understand the intricate relationship between Amavasya and the concept of 'Shunya' (zero/void) in Indian philosophy. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker, whether you are discussing celestial mechanics or the metaphysical aspects of 'The Dark Night of the Soul'.

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अमावस्या در ۳۰ ثانیه

Amavasya means 'New Moon' in Hindi and refers to the darkest night of the lunar month.
It is a feminine noun used in religious, astronomical, and daily contexts.
Major festivals like Diwali and various ancestral rituals take place on this day.
It marks the transition from the waning moon to the waxing moon phase.

The Hindi word अमावस्या (Amāvasyā) refers to the 'New Moon' day in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is the lunar phase when the moon is not visible from the Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. In the context of the Indian time-keeping system (Panchang), it marks the end of the 'Krishna Paksha' (the waning phase or the dark fortnight) and the transition to the 'Shukla Paksha' (the waxing phase or the bright fortnight). While in Western astronomy, the 'New Moon' might just be a scientific term, in Hindi-speaking cultures, Amavasya carries deep spiritual, astronomical, and social weight. It is a day often associated with both profound darkness and the potential for inner light.

Lunar Phase: The 15th Tithi (lunar day) of the dark fortnight when the moon's elongation is zero degrees.
Spiritual Significance: A time for ancestral worship (Pitru Tarpan) and introspection, as the lack of external light encourages looking inward.
Grammatical Gender: It is a feminine noun (स्त्रीलिंग), so adjectives and verbs must agree accordingly (e.g., 'काली अमावस्या').

People use this word most frequently when discussing religious festivals, auspicious timings (Mahurats), or simply describing the pitch-black nature of a night. For instance, the most famous festival in India, Diwali, is celebrated on the Amavasya of the month of Kartik. The lighting of lamps (diyas) on this day is a symbolic gesture of light overcoming the absolute darkness of the New Moon. In daily conversation, if a room is very dark, someone might metaphorically say it is 'like an Amavasya night'.

आज अमावस्या है, इसलिए आसमान में चाँद नहीं दिखाई देगा। (Today is the new moon, so the moon will not be visible in the sky.)

Culturally, certain Amavasyas have specific names. For example, 'Mauni Amavasya' is a day of silence, and 'Mahalaya Amavasya' is the culmination of the period dedicated to ancestors. Because the moon influences tides and, according to traditional beliefs, human emotions, many people observe fasts or perform specific rituals on this day to maintain balance. It is also a day when people avoid starting new business ventures in some traditions, preferring the 'Shukla Paksha' for growth-oriented activities.

दीपावली का त्यौहार कार्तिक मास की अमावस्या को मनाया जाता है। (The festival of Deepavali is celebrated on the new moon of the month of Kartik.)

In literature and poetry, Amavasya is often used to evoke feelings of loneliness, mystery, or the 'dark night of the soul'. It represents a void that is waiting to be filled. However, it is not purely negative; it is seen as a necessary part of the cycle of life—a pause before the rebirth of the moon. Understanding this word requires an appreciation of the Hindu calendar system where time is cyclical rather than linear.

समुद्र में अमावस्या के दौरान ऊँची लहरें उठती हैं। (High waves rise in the sea during the new moon.)

In modern urban India, while the astronomical aspect is known, the word still predominantly triggers thoughts of holidays, temple visits, or grandmother's stories about why one shouldn't walk under certain trees at night. It is a word that bridges the gap between ancient Vedic science and contemporary cultural practice.

Using अमावस्या correctly involves understanding its role as a feminine noun and its placement within the context of time. Because it refers to a specific day or 'Tithi', it is often used with postpositions like 'को' (on) or 'की' (of). For example, to say 'on the new moon', you would say 'अमावस्या को'. To describe the 'night of the new moon', you use 'अमावस्या की रात'.

As a Subject: अमावस्या आने वाली है। (The new moon is about to come.) Here, the verb 'आने वाली' reflects the feminine gender of the noun.
Describing Darkness: अमावस्या की रात बहुत काली होती है। (The night of the new moon is very dark/black.)

When constructing sentences, you can use it in various registers. In a formal or religious context, it might be part of a compound phrase. In casual conversation, it might be used to explain why the sky looks a certain way. Note that because it is a specific calendar event, it usually doesn't take a plural form in common usage, though technically 'अमावस्याएँ' exists for 'new moons' in a general astronomical sense.

मेरे दादाजी हर अमावस्या को दान करते हैं। (My grandfather gives charity on every new moon.)

One common sentence pattern involves the word 'व्रत' (fast). Many Hindus keep a fast on this day. So you might hear: 'वह अमावस्या का व्रत रखती है' (She keeps the New Moon fast). Another pattern involves the word 'तर्पण' (offering to ancestors), as in 'अमावस्या पर पितरों का तर्पण किया जाता है' (Offerings are made to ancestors on the new moon).

In literature, you might find more complex structures. Authors use the lack of light as a metaphor. 'उसके जीवन में अमावस्या का सन्नाटा छा गया' (The silence of the new moon spread through his life). Here, the word is used as a possessive noun to describe the quality of 'sannata' (silence/stillness).

खगोल विज्ञान के अनुसार, अमावस्या तब होती है जब सूर्य और चंद्रमा एक ही रेखा में होते हैं। (According to astronomy, the new moon occurs when the sun and moon are in the same line.)

Finally, remember that in Hindi, days are often referred to as 'Tithis'. So, you might encounter the phrase 'अमावस्या तिथि' (The date of the new moon). This is slightly more formal but very common in news and calendar descriptions. If you are inviting someone to a ceremony, you would say, 'अमावस्या के अवसर पर आप आमंत्रित हैं' (You are invited on the occasion of the new moon).

You will encounter the word अमावस्या in several distinct environments in India and among Hindi speakers worldwide. The most common place is within the family home, especially among the older generation who follow the traditional calendar for cooking, fasting, and rituals. If you are in India during the month of October or November, you will hear this word constantly on television and in markets as people prepare for Diwali.

In the Media: News channels often have 'Rashifal' (horoscope) segments where astrologers discuss the impact of the upcoming Amavasya on different zodiac signs.
At Temples: Priests use the word to announce special prayers or 'Aartis' that only take place on the new moon night.

Another frequent setting is in rural areas or among farmers. Since agriculture in India has historically been linked to lunar cycles, Amavasya is a marker for certain farming activities or rest days. You might hear a farmer say, 'अमावस्या के बाद बुवाई शुरू करेंगे' (We will start sowing after the new moon).

कल अमावस्या है, क्या तुमने पितरों के लिए खाना निकाला? (Tomorrow is the new moon, did you take out food for the ancestors?)

In Bollywood movies and Hindi literature, the word is used to set a mood. Horror movies often use the 'अमावस्या की रात' (New Moon night) as the setting for supernatural events, playing on the fear of total darkness. Conversely, romantic poetry might use it to emphasize how the beloved's face is like a moon that can brighten even the darkest Amavasya.

If you visit holy cities like Varanasi or Haridwar, you will hear the word echoing through the ghats. Thousands of people gather to take a holy dip in the Ganges on Amavasya, especially during 'Somvati Amavasya' (when the new moon falls on a Monday). The sheer volume of people mentioning the word in these spiritual hubs is immense.

इस बार की अमावस्या सोमवार को पड़ रही है, जिसे सोमवती अमावस्या कहते हैं। (This time the new moon falls on a Monday, which is called Somvati Amavasya.)

Lastly, in science classrooms in Hindi-medium schools, students learn about 'Chandra Grahan' (Lunar Eclipse) and 'Surya Grahan' (Solar Eclipse). A solar eclipse can only occur on an Amavasya. Thus, the word is also a staple in educational and scientific discourse regarding celestial mechanics.

For English speakers learning Hindi, the most common mistake is confusing अमावस्या with पूर्णिमा (Purnima). While both are significant lunar days, they are opposites. Amavasya is the New Moon (dark), and Purnima is the Full Moon (bright). Mixing these up can lead to significant confusion, especially when planning for festivals or rituals.

Gender Mismatch: Learners often say 'अमावस्या का दिन' (correct) but might mistakenly use masculine adjectives with the word itself, like 'बड़ा अमावस्या' instead of 'बड़ी अमावस्या'. Remember, the word is feminine.
Spelling and Pronunciation: The 'v' sound in 'vasya' is often mispronounced as a hard 'b' or the 'ya' at the end is dropped. It is 'Amā-vas-yā'.

Another mistake involves the cultural connotation of 'darkness'. In English, 'New Moon' is often just a neutral astronomical term. In Hindi, Amavasya can sometimes carry a superstitious weight. Using it casually to mean 'a dark night' might be technically correct but could be perceived as having a deeper, perhaps ominous, meaning depending on the listener's beliefs.

गलत: अमावस्या का चाँद बहुत सुंदर है। (Wrong: The new moon's moon is very beautiful. - You can't see it!)

A logical mistake learners make is looking for the moon on Amavasya. If you say 'I saw the Amavasya moon yesterday', it sounds like a riddle or a mistake in Hindi, because Amavasya is defined by the moon's absence. You would instead say 'It was Amavasya, so there was no moon'.

Finally, don't confuse the day with the month. Amavasya is a single day. Some learners think it refers to the entire dark fortnight (which is actually called 'Krishna Paksha'). Using 'Amavasya' to describe a whole week of waning moon is incorrect.

सही: अमावस्या के दिन अँधेरा रहता है। (Correct: It remains dark on the day of the new moon.)

Understanding these nuances will help you sound more like a native speaker and prevent cultural faux pas, especially in religious or traditional settings where the specific timing of lunar phases is taken very seriously.

While अमावस्या is the standard and most common term for the New Moon, there are other words and phrases that overlap in meaning or are used in specific contexts. Understanding these will enrich your vocabulary and help you understand poetic or technical texts.

नया चाँद (Naya Chand): Literally 'New Moon'. This is more colloquial and astronomical. However, it often refers to the first crescent seen *after* Amavasya (the 'Eid ka Chand' type of crescent), whereas Amavasya itself is the day of no moon.
कुहू (Kuhu): A highly poetic Sanskrit-derived word for Amavasya. You will find this in classical Hindi literature and poetry.
दर्श (Darsh): A ritualistic term used in Vedic scriptures to refer to the New Moon sacrifice (Darsh Ishti).

In terms of contrast, the most important word to know is पूर्णिमा (Purnima). These two words form the pillars of the Hindu month. While Amavasya represents the 'end' of the lunar cycle in many calendars (Amanta system), Purnima represents the 'peak'.

साहित्य में अमावस्या को अक्सर निराशा का प्रतीक माना जाता है। (In literature, the new moon is often considered a symbol of despair.)

If you want to describe the darkness specifically, you might use 'काली रात' (black night) or 'अंधेरी रात' (dark night). While these describe the *effect* of Amavasya, they don't carry the specific calendar meaning. For example, a cloudy night could be an 'andheri raat' even if it's not Amavasya.

In some regional dialects or related languages like Urdu, you might hear 'Naya Chand' more often for the sighting of the crescent, but for the religious 'no-moon' day, Amavasya remains the dominant term across North India. In the context of the solar system, you might hear 'अमावस्या चरण' (New Moon phase), though this is strictly scientific.

जहाँ पूर्णिमा पूर्णता का प्रतीक है, वहीं अमावस्या नई शुरुआत का। (Where Purnima is a symbol of completeness, Amavasya is a symbol of a new beginning.)

Using these alternatives correctly depends on whether you are speaking to a scientist, a priest, a poet, or a friend. For most learners, sticking with Amavasya is the safest and most effective way to communicate this concept.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

In Vedic times, Amavasya was considered a day when the moon entered the sun's rays to be recharged. Because the moon was 'missing', it was a day of rest and spiritual rejuvenation rather than worldly work.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /əˌmɑːˈvʌs.jə/

US /əˌmɑːˈvɑːs.jə/

Primary stress is on the second syllable 'MAA' (अ-मा-वस्या).

هم‌قافیه با

तपस्या (Tapasya) समस्या (Samasya) शस्य (Shasya) नस्य (Nasya) हास्य (Hasya) दास्य (Dasya) कास्य (Kasya) भास्य (Bhasya)

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing 'v' as a hard 'b' (Amabasya).
Skipping the 'y' at the end (Amavas).
Making the first 'a' too long (AA-mavasya).
Stressing the final 'ya' instead of 'maa'.
Replacing 'sh' sound with 's' or vice-versa incorrectly.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 4/5

The spelling is slightly complex due to the conjunct consonant 'sy'.

نوشتن 5/5

Writing 'वस्या' (vasya) correctly requires practice with Hindi script.

صحبت کردن 3/5

Easy to pronounce if broken down into Amā-vas-yā.

گوش دادن 3/5

Distinct sound, but can be confused with Purnima if not listening carefully.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

चाँद (Moon) रात (Night) अँधेरा (Darkness) दिन (Day) महीना (Month)

بعداً یاد بگیرید

पूर्णिमा (Full Moon) पक्ष (Fortnight) तिति (Lunar Date) ग्रहण (Eclipse) त्यौहार (Festival)

پیشرفته

ज्योतिष (Astrology) खगोल विज्ञान (Astronomy) तर्पण (Ritual offering) शून्य (Zero/Void) आध्यात्मिक (Spiritual)

گرامر لازم

Feminine Noun Agreement

अमावस्या **आती** है (not आता है)।

Possessive Postpositions

अमावस्या **की** रात (not का)।

Time Marker 'ko'

हम अमावस्या **को** व्रत रखते हैं।

Compound Tithi names

मौनी + अमावस्या = मौनी अमावस्या (Adjective + Noun).

Oblique Case

उस अमावस्या **में** बहुत ठंड थी।

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

आज अमावस्या है।

Today is (the) new moon.

Simple subject-verb structure.

अमावस्या की रात काली होती है।

The night of the new moon is black.

Feminine possessive 'ki' used.

चाँद नहीं है, यह अमावस्या है।

There is no moon, it is Amavasya.

Negative 'nahin' with 'hai'.

अमावस्या को अँधेरा होता है।

It is dark on the new moon.

Use of 'ko' for 'on/at' time.

क्या आज अमावस्या है?

Is it the new moon today?

Interrogative 'kya' at the start.

दीवाली अमावस्या को आती है।

Diwali comes on the new moon.

Subject-date-verb order.

यह एक बड़ी अमावस्या है।

This is a big new moon (day).

Feminine adjective 'badi'.

अमावस्या कल होगी।

The new moon will be tomorrow.

Future tense 'hogi' (feminine).

अमावस्या के दिन हम मंदिर जाते हैं।

On the day of the new moon, we go to the temple.

Habitual present tense.

आसमान में अमावस्या के कारण तारे चमक रहे हैं।

Stars are shining because of the new moon.

Compound postposition 'ke kaaran'.

हर महीने एक अमावस्या आती है।

One new moon comes every month.

Use of 'har' (every).

मेरी दादी अमावस्या का व्रत रखती हैं।

My grandmother keeps a fast on the new moon.

Honorific plural 'hain'.

अमावस्या की रात को बाहर मत जाओ।

Don't go out on the night of the new moon.

Imperative 'mat jao'.

अमावस्या के बाद चाँद बढ़ने लगता है।

After the new moon, the moon starts to grow.

Inceptive 'lagne lagta hai'.

क्या आपको अमावस्या के बारे में पता है?

Do you know about Amavasya?

Postposition 'ke baare mein'.

अमावस्या के दिन समुद्र शांत नहीं रहता।

The sea does not remain calm on the new moon day.

Negative state of being.

अमावस्या के अंधेरे में भी दीयों की रोशनी सुंदर लगती है।

Even in the darkness of the new moon, the light of lamps looks beautiful.

Use of 'bhi' (even/also).

हिंदू धर्म में अमावस्या का बहुत धार्मिक महत्व है।

Amavasya has great religious significance in Hinduism.

Abstract noun 'mahatva'.

लोग अमावस्या पर अपने पूर्वजों को याद करते हैं।

People remember their ancestors on the new moon.

Direct object 'purvajon ko'.

अगर आज अमावस्या है, तो कल से नया महीना शुरू होगा।

If today is the new moon, then the new month will start from tomorrow.

Conditional 'agar... toh'.

अमावस्या की शांति मन को सुकून देती है।

The peace of the new moon gives comfort to the mind.

Causative-like verb 'sukoon deti hai'.

वैज्ञानिकों के लिए अमावस्या अंतरिक्ष देखने का अच्छा समय है।

For scientists, the new moon is a good time to observe space.

Dative 'ke liye' (for).

अमावस्या के दौरान चाँद और सूरज एक ही तरफ होते हैं।

During the new moon, the moon and sun are on the same side.

Postposition 'ke dauran'.

गाँव में अमावस्या की रात को कहानियाँ सुनाई जाती हैं।

In the village, stories are told on the night of the new moon.

Passive voice 'sunai jaati hain'.

कार्तिक अमावस्या को दीपावली का पर्व हर्षोल्लास के साथ मनाया जाता है।

The festival of Deepavali is celebrated with great joy on the Kartik new moon.

Formal vocabulary like 'parv' and 'harshollas'.

अमावस्या के दिन नदियों में स्नान करना पुण्यकारी माना जाता है।

Bathing in rivers on the day of the new moon is considered meritorious.

Adjective 'punyakari'.

ज्योतिष शास्त्र के अनुसार अमावस्या का प्रभाव मानसिक स्थिति पर पड़ता है।

According to astrology, the new moon has an impact on the mental state.

Complex subject 'jyotish shastra ke anusar'.

मौनी अमावस्या के दिन संगम पर श्रद्धालुओं की भारी भीड़ उमड़ती है।

On the day of Mauni Amavasya, a huge crowd of devotees gathers at the Sangam.

Specific term 'Mauni Amavasya'.

अमावस्या के शून्य में ही पूर्णता का बीज छिपा होता है।

In the void of the new moon itself, the seed of perfection is hidden.

Philosophical usage of 'shunya'.

सूर्य ग्रहण हमेशा अमावस्या के दिन ही घटित होता है।

A solar eclipse always occurs only on the day of the new moon.

Emphasis particle 'hi'.

अमावस्या की अंधियारी रात में रास्ता खोजना कठिन था।

It was difficult to find the way in the dark night of the new moon.

Gerund 'khोजना' as subject.

उन्होंने अमावस्या की तिथि को ध्यान में रखते हुए अनुष्ठान शुरू किया।

They started the ritual keeping the date of the new moon in mind.

Participial phrase 'dhyaan mein rakhte hue'.

साहित्यकार ने अमावस्या को मानव मन की गहन उदासी के रूप में चित्रित किया है।

The writer has portrayed the new moon as the profound sadness of the human mind.

Perfective aspect 'chitrit kiya hai'.

अमावस्या का अर्थ है 'साथ रहना', क्योंकि इस दिन सूर्य और चंद्रमा साथ होते हैं।

Amavasya means 'staying together', because on this day the sun and moon are together.

Explaining etymology using 'kyunki'.

तंत्र साधना में अमावस्या की रात्रि को अत्यंत शक्तिशाली माना जाता है।

In Tantric practices, the night of the new moon is considered extremely powerful.

Technical register 'Tantra Sadhna'.

सोमवती अमावस्या का संयोग वर्षों में एक बार आता है, जो विशेष फलदायी है।

The coincidence of Somvati Amavasya occurs once in years, which is particularly fruitful.

Relative clause 'jo vishesh phaldai hai'.

अमावस्या के घुप अंधेरे में भी उम्मीद की एक किरण बाकी थी।

Even in the pitch darkness of the new moon, a ray of hope remained.

Idiomatic 'ghup andhera'.

महालय अमावस्या के साथ ही पितृपक्ष का समापन और देवी पक्ष का आरंभ होता है।

With Mahalaya Amavasya, the period of ancestors ends and the period of the Goddess begins.

Parallel structure 'samapan... aarambh'.

क्या अमावस्या के खगोलीय प्रभाव वास्तव में मानव व्यवहार को परिवर्तित करते हैं?

Do the astronomical effects of the new moon truly transform human behavior?

Formal interrogative structure.

अमावस्या की निस्तब्धता में प्रकृति का एक अलग ही रूप देखने को मिलता है।

In the stillness of the new moon, a completely different form of nature is seen.

High-level vocabulary 'nistabdhata'.

अमावस्या की वह कालिमा केवल प्रकाश का अभाव नहीं, अपितु एक रहस्यमयी उपस्थिति है।

That darkness of the new moon is not merely an absence of light, but a mysterious presence.

Use of 'apitu' (but rather).

वैदिक वांग्मय में अमावस्या को 'दर्श' कहकर पुकारा गया है, जो दृष्टव्य और अदृश्य के बीच की कड़ी है।

In Vedic literature, Amavasya is called 'Darsh', which is the link between the visible and the invisible.

Academic term 'Vangmay'.

कवि ने अमावस्या के माध्यम से चेतना के उस स्तर को छुआ है जहाँ शब्द मौन हो जाते हैं।

Through the new moon, the poet has touched that level of consciousness where words become silent.

Metaphorical use of 'chetnā'.

अमावस्या के तिमिर में ही सृजन की अनंत संभावनाएँ निहित होती हैं।

In the darkness of the new moon itself, infinite possibilities of creation are inherent.

Sanskritized Hindi 'timir' (darkness) and 'nihit' (inherent).

यदि अमावस्या न होती, तो हम प्रकाश की वास्तविक महत्ता को कभी न समझ पाते।

If the new moon did not exist, we would never have been able to understand the true importance of light.

Counterfactual conditional 'yadi... toh... paate'.

अमावस्या की तिथि का गणितीय निर्धारण अत्यंत सूक्ष्म गणनाओं पर आधारित है।

The mathematical determination of the new moon date is based on extremely subtle calculations.

Passive construction 'par aadharit hai'.

वह अमावस्या की उस निबिड़ता में खो गया जहाँ स्वयं का अस्तित्व भी विलीन हो जाता है।

He got lost in that density of the new moon where even one's own existence dissolves.

Literary word 'nibidata' (density/thickness).

अमावस्या को अशुभ मानना एक संकुचित दृष्टिकोण है; यह तो आत्म-मंथन का पावन समय है।

Considering the new moon inauspicious is a narrow perspective; it is a holy time for self-reflection.

Semi-colon usage for contrasting clauses.

ترکیب‌های رایج

अमावस्या की रात

अमावस्या का व्रत

मौनी अमावस्या

सोमवती अमावस्या

अमावस्या का अँधेरा

कार्तिक अमावस्या

अमावस्या तिथि

पितृ अमावस्या

अमावस्या का स्नान

काली अमावस्या

عبارات رایج

अमावस्या का चाँद होना

— To be like the new moon (invisible/rarely seen). Similar to 'Eid ka chand' but with a darker connotation.

तुम तो आजकल अमावस्या का चाँद हो गए हो, मिलते ही नहीं।

अमावस्या की काली छाया

— The dark shadow of the new moon. Used metaphorically for bad luck or gloom.

उसके व्यापार पर अमावस्या की काली छाया पड़ गई है।

अमावस्या की तरह अँधेरा

— Dark like the new moon. Used to describe absolute darkness.

इस गुफा में अमावस्या की तरह अँधेरा है।

अमावस्या का सन्नाटा

— The silence of the new moon. Refers to a deep, eerie quietness.

जंगल में अमावस्या का सन्नाटा पसरा हुआ था।

अमावस्या का तर्पण

— The ritual offering made on the new moon day.

अमावस्या का तर्पण करने से पूर्वजों को शांति मिलती है।

अमावस्या की घड़ी

— The specific moment or hour of the new moon.

अमावस्या की घड़ी पूजा के लिए शुभ है।

अमावस्या का दान

— Charity given on the day of the new moon.

अमावस्या का दान गरीबों को देना चाहिए।

अमावस्या का प्रभाव

— The influence of the new moon (astrological or physical).

समुद्र पर अमावस्या का प्रभाव स्पष्ट दिखता है।

अमावस्या की दीवाली

— Diwali of the new moon. Emphasizing the light in the dark.

अमावस्या की दीवाली सबसे सुंदर त्यौहार है।

अमावस्या का मेला

— A fair held on the occasion of the new moon.

गाँव में अमावस्या का मेला लगा है।

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अमावस्या vs पूर्णिमा (Purnima)

Purnima is the Full Moon (100% visible), Amavasya is the New Moon (0% visible).

अमावस्या vs एकादशी (Ekadashi)

Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day, often a fasting day, but Amavasya is the 15th/30th day.

अमावस्या vs चंद्र ग्रहण (Chandra Grahan)

A lunar eclipse only happens on Purnima, while a solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) only happens on Amavasya.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"अमावस्या की रात जैसा चेहरा"

— A face like the new moon night. Used to describe someone looking very sad, angry, or gloomy.

जब वह हार गया, तो उसका चेहरा अमावस्या की रात जैसा हो गया।

Informal/Literary

"अमावस्या में दीया जलाना"

— To light a lamp in the new moon. Doing something positive in a very difficult situation.

उसने अपनी मेहनत से अमावस्या में दीया जला दिया है।

Literary

"अमावस्या की काली रात में खो जाना"

— To get lost in the dark night of the new moon. Losing one's way or getting confused.

वह अपनी समस्याओं की अमावस्या की काली रात में खो गया है।

Metaphorical

"अमावस्या का चाँद"

— Something that doesn't exist or is impossible to find (since the moon is invisible).

ईमानदार नेता तो आज अमावस्या का चाँद हो गए हैं।

Sarcastic

"अमावस्या के अंधेरे को चीरना"

— To pierce through the darkness of the new moon. Overcoming great obstacles.

ज्ञान ही अमावस्या के अंधेरे को चीर सकता है।

Formal

"अमावस्या का सन्नाटा तोड़ना"

— To break the silence of the new moon. Speaking up or starting action in a stagnant situation.

उसकी आवाज़ ने अमावस्या का सन्नाटा तोड़ दिया।

Informal

"अमावस्या की छाया"

— A period of bad luck or depression.

परिवार पर अमावस्या की छाया मंडरा रही है।

Superstitious/Informal

"अमावस्या का व्रत तोड़ना"

— Breaking a fast. Also used to mean failing in a long-term commitment.

उसने बीच में ही अमावस्या का व्रत तोड़ दिया।

General

"अमावस्या का अंधियारा"

— Deep ignorance or lack of knowledge.

शिक्षा ही अमावस्या का अंधियारा दूर कर सकती है।

Academic/Literary

"अमावस्या की तरह चुप"

— Silent like the new moon. Extremely quiet.

वह पूरी सभा में अमावस्या की तरह चुप रहा।

Informal

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अमावस्या vs समस्या (Samasya)

Sounds similar (rhymes).

Samasya means 'problem'; Amavasya means 'new moon'.

यह एक बड़ी समस्या (problem) है। आज अमावस्या (new moon) है।

अमावस्या vs तपस्या (Tapasya)

Sounds similar (rhymes).

Tapasya means 'penance' or 'meditation'; Amavasya is a lunar phase.

ऋषि तपस्या कर रहे हैं।

अमावस्या vs उपासना (Upasana)

Both related to religious activities.

Upasana is 'worship'; Amavasya is the day on which worship might happen.

हम ईश्वर की उपासना करते हैं।

अमावस्या vs अमा (Ama)

Root word.

Ama is the Sanskrit prefix; Amavasya is the full noun. Ama is rarely used alone in modern Hindi.

अमावस्या शब्द 'अमा' से बना है।

अमावस्या vs कालिमा (Kalima)

Both relate to blackness.

Kalima is 'blackness/darkness' (abstract noun); Amavasya is the day.

अमावस्या की कालिमा चारों ओर फैल गई।

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

आज [Noun] है।

आज अमावस्या है।

[Noun] की रात [Adjective] है।

अमावस्या की रात काली है।

लोग [Time] को [Action] करते हैं।

लोग अमावस्या को पूजा करते हैं।

[Noun] के कारण [Result] होता है।

अमावस्या के कारण चाँद नहीं दिखता।

[Noun] को [Concept] माना जाता है।

अमावस्या को पितृ-पूजा का समय माना जाता है।

जहाँ [Opposite], वहीं [Word] [Verb] है।

जहाँ पूर्णिमा प्रकाश है, वहीं अमावस्या मौन है।

General

हर [Time] एक [Word] आती है।

हर महीने एक अमावस्या आती है।

Religious

[Specific Name] अमावस्या पर [Ritual] होता है।

मौनी अमावस्या पर स्नान होता है।

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

अमावस्या (New Moon)

अमा (The root 'together')

अमावस्या-व्रत (New Moon fast)

فعل‌ها

अमावस्या होना (To be the new moon day)

صفت‌ها

अमावस्या-संबंधी (Related to the new moon)

अमावस्या-कालीन (Belonging to the time of the new moon)

مرتبط

पूर्णिमा (Full Moon)

पंचांग (Calendar)

तिथि (Lunar date)

कृष्ण पक्ष (Dark fortnight)

चंद्रमा (Moon)

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

High (especially in rural and traditional urban settings).

اشتباهات رایج

Using 'Amavasya' for the first crescent moon. → Use 'Naya Chand' or 'Dwitiya' for the crescent.
Amavasya is the day of *zero* visibility. The visible crescent is the start of the next phase.
Saying 'Amavasya ka din' with masculine adjectives like 'achha'. → Amavasya ki tithi achhi hai.
While 'din' is masculine, 'Amavasya' itself is feminine. Adjectives should agree with the intended focus.
Confusing Amavasya with Purnima. → Purnima = Full Moon; Amavasya = New Moon.
This is a fundamental error in understanding the lunar cycle.
Thinking Amavasya is a whole week. → Amavasya is a single day (Tithi).
The fortnight is 'Krishna Paksha'. Amavasya is just the final day of that fortnight.
Pronouncing it as 'Amavas'. → Amavasya.
Dropping the 'ya' makes it sound like a different dialect or an incomplete Sanskrit root.

نکات

Gender Tip

Always remember Amavasya is feminine. If you say 'Amavasya ka raat', native speakers will know you are a beginner. Say 'Amavasya ki raat'.

Diwali Connection

Associate Amavasya with Diwali. Since Diwali is the 'Festival of Lights' and it happens on Amavasya, you can remember that Amavasya is the 'Dark Night' that needs lights.

The Opposite

Learn Amavasya and Purnima together. They are a pair. Dark vs. Light. New Moon vs. Full Moon.

Break it Down

Say 'Ama' then 'Vas' then 'Ya'. Don't rush the 'sya' part; keep it crisp.

Calendar Check

If you want to sound like a local, ask 'Agli Amavasya kab hai?' (When is the next new moon?) instead of using English dates.

Inner Light

In a spiritual context, use Amavasya to talk about meditation or looking inward.

Conjuncts

Practice the half 's' joined with 'y' (स्य). This is a common pattern in Hindi words like 'Samasya' and 'Tapasya'.

News Context

Listen to the weather or astrology segments on Hindi news; they use 'Amavasya' frequently to describe the sky or the day's significance.

Respect Beliefs

Some people might be sensitive about Amavasya being 'dark'. Use the word respectfully in religious settings.

The 'A' Rule

A = Amavasya = Absent Moon = Andhera (Darkness).

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روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Am' as 'I am' and 'Vas' as 'Vanish'. 'I am Vanishing' says the moon on Amavasya. Or remember 'A' for 'Absent' moon.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a pitch-black circle on a calendar. No moon, just stars. This is the 'Amavasya' day.

شبکه واژگان

Darkness Diwali Ancestors Fasting New Beginning Astronomy Tides Panchang

چالش

Try to find the date of the next Amavasya on a Hindi calendar and write down three things people do on that day in Hindi.

ریشه کلمه

The word 'Amavasya' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'अमावस्या'. It is a compound of 'अमा' (amā) meaning 'together' or 'near' and the root 'वस' (vas) meaning 'to dwell' or 'to stay'. In ancient Indian astronomy, it was believed that on this day, the Sun and the Moon 'dwell together' in the same direction from the Earth.

معنای اصلی: The day when the sun and moon reside together.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit)

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful not to label it as 'evil' darkness; in Hindu thought, it is a time for 'shanti' (peace) and 'pitru-seva' (ancestral service).

English speakers often use 'New Moon' scientifically, but Amavasya is more like 'Sabbath' or a 'Memorial Day' combined with a lunar phase.

Diwali (The festival of Amavasya) Mahalaya (The start of the festive season in Bengal) Somvati Amavasya (A major pilgrimage day)

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Religious Festivals

दिवाली अमावस्या को होती है।
अमावस्या का पूजन
पवित्र स्नान
व्रत रखना

Astronomy

चंद्रमा की कलाएँ
सूर्य ग्रहण
पृथ्वी और सूर्य के बीच
अदृश्य चंद्रमा

Family Traditions

पूर्वजों की याद
दान-पुण्य करना
खीर बनाना
दीपक जलाना

Literature/Poetry

घोर अमावस्या
अँधेरी रात का प्रतीक
मन की काली रात
मौन का समय

Astrology/Horoscopes

अमावस्या का दोष
ग्रहों की स्थिति
शुभ मुहूर्त
शांति पाठ

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"क्या आपको पता है कि अगली अमावस्या कब है?"

"अमावस्या की रात को आप क्या करते हैं?"

"आपके परिवार में अमावस्या का क्या महत्व है?"

"क्या आपने कभी अमावस्या के दिन तारों को ध्यान से देखा है?"

"दिवाली और अमावस्या का क्या संबंध है, क्या आप बता सकते हैं?"

موضوعات نگارش

अमावस्या की एक अंधेरी रात का वर्णन कीजिए। आपको कैसा महसूस होता है?

अगर चाँद हमेशा के लिए गायब हो जाए (स्थायी अमावस्या), तो दुनिया कैसी होगी?

अपने पसंदीदा त्यौहार के बारे में लिखें जो अमावस्या को मनाया जाता है।

अमावस्या और पूर्णिमा के बीच के अंतर को एक कहानी के रूप में लिखें।

अंधेरे में रोशनी के महत्व पर विचार करें, अमावस्या के संदर्भ में।

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, it is a common misconception. While some consider it inauspicious for starting new tasks, it is highly auspicious for spiritual practices, ancestral worship, and festivals like Diwali. It represents a time for introspection and inner growth.

It occurs once in every lunar month, which is approximately every 29.5 days. It marks the end of the Hindu month in some regions (Amanta) or the middle of the month in others (Purnimanta).

Diwali is celebrated on the darkest night to show that even in the deepest darkness, the light of a single lamp (or inner knowledge) can shine bright. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

It is a feminine word. You should use feminine verbs and adjectives with it. For example, 'अमावस्या आती है' (Amavasya comes) and 'बड़ी अमावस्या' (Big Amavasya).

No, by definition, the moon is not visible from Earth on Amavasya because it is in conjunction with the sun.

When the New Moon day falls on a Monday (Somvar), it is called Somvati Amavasya. It is considered extremely sacred for bathing in holy rivers.

Astronomically, they are the same. Culturally, 'New Moon' is a neutral term, while 'Amavasya' involves specific rituals, fasts, and cultural beliefs in India.

In ancient times, travel was avoided because the nights were pitch black and unsafe. Today, many people still follow this tradition out of habit, but there is no religious prohibition against travel.

Many people observe a fast or eat simple 'Satvik' food (without onion and garlic). Often, special meals are prepared to offer to ancestors first.

It is spelled as अ-मा-व-स्या (अमावस्या).

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