In Sanskrit, "Vastra" (वस्त्र) means “cloth” or
“garment” and refers to articles of clothing or
drapery across various contexts, including ritual
offerings, daily attire, and classical literature
Meaning and Usage
- Nominative singular: वस्त्रम् (vastram)
- Nominative plural: वस्त्राणि (vastrāṇi)
- Accusative singular: वस्त्रम् (vastram)
- dual notion of protection and presentation that clothing provides . In classical Sanskrit, vastra can appear in multiple grammatical
- cases:
- 5 Sources
Summary
- Sanskrit word: वस्त्र (vastra)
- Pronunciation: /ˈvəs.trə/
- Meaning: Cloth, garment, covering
- Root: vas (to clothe, to dwell)
- 3 Sources
Thus, "vastra" in Sanskrit is both a practical and symbolic term,
encompassing everyday clothing and ceremonial or devotional use,
reflecting cultural values of protection, respect, and presentation.
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