The word "ulkā" translates to "meteor" or
"shooting star" in English.
Definition and Context
- It is often used in classical texts and poetry to describe
- a bright streak of light appearing temporarily as a meteor
- enters the Earth's atmosphere.
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Extended Uses
- In Hindu mythology and literature, meteors or ulkās are
- sometimes considered omens or signs from deities.
- In modern Indian languages like Hindi and Marathi, the
- term "ulka" (उल्का) retains the meaning of a meteor or fireball.
Related Terms
- Tārā (तारा): Star
- Dhūmaketu (धूमकेतु): Comet
- Shigra (शिग्र): Swift or fast, sometimes related metaphorically
- to meteors
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