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तथास्तु

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Hindi

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Etymology

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

    Pronunciation

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    • (Delhi) IPA(key): /t̪ə.t̪ʰɑːs.t̪uː/, [t̪ɐ.t̪ʰäːs.t̪uː]

    Phrase

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    तथास्तु (tathāstu)

    1. (religion, Hinduism) so be it, amen

    Sanskrit

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    Etymology

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

      Pronunciation

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      Phrase

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      तथास्तु (tathā́stu)

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

      Usage notes

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

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