तथास्तु

Hindi edit

Etymology edit

Derived from Sanskrit तथास्तु (tathāstu, let it be done).

Adverb edit

तथास्तु (tathāstu)

  1. (religion, Hinduism) amen

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Sanskrit edit

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Etymology edit

From तथा (tathā, so, thus) +‎ अस्तु (astu, let it be).

Pronunciation edit

Adverb edit

तथास्तु (tathā́stu)

  1. so be it, let it be done
  2. amen

Usage notes edit

In Hindu scriptures, this adverb was spoken by holy men and deities to tell their devotees that a blessing has been granted, to reward their dedicated devotion and service.

If a person expresses wish to a holy man/woman to make him/her healthy or wealthy, and if the holy man/ woman is happy with him or her, he/ she utters the word "tathastu" while blessing. What it means that I bless you that your wish will become true.

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