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Hindi
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit तथास्तु (tathāstu, “let it be done”).
Adverb
तथास्तु • (tathāstu)
- (religion, Hinduism) amen
Synonyms
- आमेन (āmen) ("amen", Christian)
- आमीन (āmīn) ("amin", Muslim)
Sanskrit
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Etymology
Compound of तथा (tathā, “so, thus”) + अस्तु (astu, “let it be”).
Pronunciation
Adverb
तथास्तु • (tathā́stu)
- so be it, let it be done
- amen
Usage notes
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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