meditation
/ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण मेडिटेशन
ध्यान, मनन, चिंतन
Core word
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[U]
the practice of thinking deeply in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your mind calm
ध्यान, मनन, चिंतन
- Radhika starts every morning with twenty minutes of meditation.
- Yoga and meditation help to reduce stress.
- He practises meditation for ten minutes before every exam.
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- The monks spend hours in silent meditation.
- A short meditation session can calm a busy mind.
Synonyms contemplation reflection mindfulness concentration
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[C, usually plural] ~ (on sth)
serious thoughts on a particular subject that somebody writes down or speaks
(किसी विषय पर) गंभीर विचार, चिंतन
- The book is a meditation on loss and memory.
- Meditations is a famous work by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.
- The poem is a quiet meditation on the passing of time.
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- Her essay is a thoughtful meditation on the idea of home.
- In his meditations, the author reflects on his childhood.
Synonyms reflection musing rumination
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meditation (uncountable)
When it means the practice of calming the mind, meditation is uncountable. Do not say 'a meditation' or 'meditations' for this.
जब इसका अर्थ मन को शांत करने का अभ्यास हो, तब meditation uncountable है। इसके लिए 'a meditation' नहीं कहा जाता।
- Meditation helps students manage stress before exams.
- She practises meditation for twenty minutes every day.
meditation on / upon + noun
In the second meaning, a meditation is a piece of writing or speech giving serious thoughts on a subject. Use 'on' for the subject.
दूसरे अर्थ में meditation किसी विषय पर गंभीर विचारों वाला लेख या भाषण है। विषय के लिए 'on' आता है।
- The essay is a meditation on loneliness.
- His book is a meditation on the meaning of freedom.
in meditation / deep in meditation
Use 'in' to say a person is in a state of meditation.
किसी व्यक्ति की ध्यान की अवस्था बताने के लिए 'in' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The monk sat in meditation under the tree.
- The saint was deep in meditation and did not hear us.
meditation + noun
It can be used before another noun for a class, room or technique.
यह दूसरे noun से पहले आकर class, कक्ष या तकनीक बताता है।
- The school has a meditation hall.
- A meditation class begins at six.
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verb + meditation
practisedotake upteachgo intoattend
- He took up meditation after his father's illness.
adjective + meditation
deepdailysilentguidedyogatranscendental
- Guided meditation is available on the app.
meditation + noun
sessioncentretechniqueretreathallmusic
- The meditation retreat is held in Rishikesh.
benefits of meditation
focuscalmpeace of mindbetter sleeppatience
- Regular meditation improves focus and gives peace of mind.
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- The monks rise at dawn for prayer and meditation.
भिक्षु प्रार्थना और ध्यान के लिए भोर में उठते हैं।
- After a short meditation, Radhika felt calm before the interview.
थोड़ी देर ध्यान करने के बाद राधिका को साक्षात्कार से पहले शांति महसूस हुई।
- Buddha attained enlightenment after years of meditation.
बुद्ध ने वर्षों के ध्यान के बाद ज्ञान प्राप्त किया।
- The poet's meditation on death moved the readers.
कवि के मृत्यु पर चिंतन ने पाठकों को भावुक कर दिया।
- Ten minutes of meditation each morning can reduce anxiety.
हर सुबह दस मिनट का ध्यान चिंता को कम कर सकता है।
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✗ He does a meditation every morning.
✓ He does meditation every morning.
In the sense of the practice, meditation is uncountable and takes no 'a'.
अभ्यास के अर्थ में meditation uncountable है, इसके साथ 'a' नहीं आता।
✗ She is meditating about her future.
✓ She is meditating on her future.
The preposition after meditate is 'on' or 'upon' for the subject of thought.
सोच के विषय के लिए meditate के बाद preposition 'on' या 'upon' आता है।
✗ I did meditations for half an hour.
✓ I did meditation for half an hour.
The practice is uncountable, so it cannot take a plural -s.
अभ्यास uncountable है, इसलिए उसके साथ plural -s नहीं आता।
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These words are close in meaning but differ in focus.
ये शब्द अर्थ में निकट हैं, पर उनका केंद्र अलग है।
Quiet practice for calming the mind, or a piece of writing with deep thoughts.
मन को शांत करने का मौन अभ्यास, या गहन विचारों वाली रचना।
- She begins her day with meditation.
Deep, long thought about something, not always religious or a practice.
किसी विषय पर गहरा और लंबा विचार, जो धार्मिक या अभ्यास हो, यह आवश्यक नहीं।
- He stood in contemplation of the old fort.
Careful thought about past events or experiences.
बीती घटनाओं या अनुभवों पर सोच-विचार।
- After some reflection, she changed her plan.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
contemplation reflection mindfulness concentration musing rumination
§Grammar and usage
You meditate on or upon a subject, and write a meditation on it.
किसी विषय पर meditate on या upon किया जाता है, और उस पर meditation on लिखा जाता है।