sulakṣaṇam

 

The Sanskrit word "sulakṣaṇam" is written 

in Devanagari as सुलक्षणम्

Sulakṣaṇam is a Sanskrit adjective meaning "having good 

or excellent marks, features, or qualities," often used to 

describe someone virtuous, auspicious, or distinguished

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Etymology and Dictionary Meaning

The word sulakṣaṇam is derived from su (सु), meaning “good” 

or “excellent,” and lakṣaṇa (लक्षण), meaning “mark,” “attribute,” 

or “sign.” Thus, sulakṣaṇam literally translates to “having excellent 

or distinguished attributes” 

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it can appear in masculine, feminine, and neuter forms depending 

on context, and it is often used as an adjective to describe persons, 

objects, or deities with auspicious features 

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Dictionary sources note: sulakṣaṇam represents the highest 

qualities or virtues, often associated with nobility or moral 

excellence 

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Usage in Classical Texts

Padma Purana: 

The term appears in verses to describe children or individuals with 

virtuous and auspicious qualities. For instance, in the verse kuruṃ 

dṛṣṭvā tato bālaṃ krīḍamānaṃ sulakṣaṇam, it refers to a child playing 

who possesses excellent qualities 

Narada-Purana:

Similarly, a son is described as sulakṣaṇam, denoting a boy endowed 

with distinguished attributes or auspicious signs as he grows

Sanskrit Lexical References:

In classical dictionaries, sulakṣaṇam is also compared with terms 

like sadguṇa, meaning virtuous or possessing good qualities, highlighting

that it signifies more than mere physical traits—it refers to overall

excellence in behavior, morality, or spiritual stature

Summary of Usage

• Literal Meaning: “Having excellent marks or attributes”
• Contextual Meaning: Outstanding, virtuous, noble, auspicious, 
• or distinguished
• Grammatical Notes: Can be used in masculine, feminine, and neuter 
• forms; functions as an adjective
• Cultural Significance: Appears in Puranic texts to describe people, 
• especially children or noble persons, emphasizing their auspicious 
• and praiseworthy qualities 

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In conclusion, sulakṣaṇam is a classical Sanskrit term rich in ethical 

and aesthetic connotation, describing excellence and virtue both externally

and morally. It is widely found in Sanskrit literature and Puranic texts 

to highlight auspicious features or qualities of individuals.