लालसा

The word लालसा (Lalsa) captures the essence of a deep, driving hunger for something. It is not just a casual 'want' but a strong feeling of longing that occupies your mind.

Think of it as the difference between being slightly hungry and having a deep craving for a specific meal. Lalsa implies that the desire is significant enough to influence your actions and focus.

The word लालसा finds its roots in Sanskrit. It is derived from the root 'las,' which relates to desire, play, or shining.

Historically, it has been used in classical literature to describe both human ambition and spiritual longing. It has evolved from a term describing simple playfulness to a more serious term for intense craving.

You use लालसा when describing someone who is highly motivated or perhaps even obsessed with a goal. It is common in formal writing and literature.

Commonly, you might hear phrases like 'सफलता की लालसा' (craving for success). It is a powerful word that adds emotional depth to your sentences.

1. लालसा जागना: To have a desire awakened. Example: 'उसकी आंखों में जीत की लालसा जाग उठी।'

2. लालसा का अंत: The end of a craving. Example: 'संतुष्टि के साथ उसकी लालसा का अंत हुआ।'

3. लालसा से देखना: To look with longing. Example: 'बच्चा खिलौने को लालसा से देख रहा था।'

4. लालसा पालना: To harbor a desire. Example: 'उसने हमेशा से लेखक बनने की लालसा पाली थी।'

5. अधूरी लालसा: An unfulfilled desire. Example: 'उसकी अधूरी लालसा ही उसके दुख का कारण थी।'

लालसा is a feminine noun in Hindi. It is an uncountable noun in the sense that you usually describe the 'intensity' of the lalsa rather than counting it.

Pronounced as laal-saa, the stress falls on the first syllable. It rhymes with words like 'asa' or 'pasa' in poetic contexts.