संकल्प saṅkalp

Hindi is also shown in Latin characters, using an adapted form of ISO 15919 transliteration.

How to read the transliteration

This site uses transliteration based on ISO 15919, with a few adaptations to make reading easier: h is added after c, ś and ṣ, and i after the vowel r̥. These adaptations bring it closer to the Hunterian system used in India while retaining the distinctive marks of ISO 15919.

Adaptations used on this site
ISO 15919	On this site
c	ch
ś	śh
ṣ	ṣh
r̥	r̥i

A few reading pointers:

ā, ī, ū: the line above the letter indicates a long vowel.
ṭ, ḍ, ṇ: the dot below distinguishes retroflex consonants from t, d, n.
A tilde above a vowel indicates nasalisation.

sa · n. · m.

Documented definition

Usual or cultural meaning

A thought or intention to do something; a resolve or firm decision. In a Hindu ritual context, a solemn declaration of the intention to perform a religious act.

BK meaning

In the murlis, a thought arising in the mind that can guide speech and action, or an affirmed intention, especially in दृढ़ संकल्प, “firm resolve”. Its quality may be pure, elevated or wasteful depending on context; when contrasted with विकल्प, संकल्प can specifically mean a pure thought. BK practice encourages transforming and directing these thoughts towards spiritual progress and service.

Murli examples

Thought underlying speech and action

संकल्प के आधार पर बोल और कर्म ऑटोमेटिक चलते हैं .

Published translation
You speak and act automatically on the basis of your thoughts.

Murli · daily · 2024-05-19 · hi114

Pure thought, in contrast with विकल्प

संकल्प शुद्ध ख्याल को , विकल्प अशुद्ध ख्याल को कहा जाता है .

Published translation
Pure thoughts are pure thoughts and sinful thoughts are impure thoughts.

Murli · daily · 2023-04-26 · hi82

Pure thought directed towards service

शुद्ध संकल्प सर्विस प्रति भले चलें .

Published translation
You may have pure thoughts of service.

Murli · daily · 2020-12-09 · hi13

Affirmed intention or resolve

आज सभी ने दृढ़ संकल्प किया ना - कि कदम , कदम पर रखने वाले बनेंगे .

Published translation
All of you had a determined thought today, did you not, that you will become those who place your feet in Baba's footsteps?

Murli · daily · 2020-11-01 · hi149

Usual translation

thought
pure thought

Proposed translations

thought
intention
resolve

Origin of the definition

संकल्प saṅkalpa sāṅkalp (nm) determination, resolve; resolution, will; animus; —शक्ति will power; —करना to resolve; to gift away; —पारित करना to pass a resolution.

संकल्प saṅ-kalp [S.], m. 1. definite intention, will; resolve. 2. vow. 3. a (formal) resolution. — ~ करना, to resolve, &c.; to vow. – संकल्प-विकल्प, m. hesitation, uncertainty.

S سنکلپ संकल्प saṅ-kalp, s.m. Volition, will, wish, desire; mind, thought, idea; purpose, mental resolve or determination, resolution, vow; solemn vow to perform a ritual observance or work, declaration of purpose; bequest made by word of mouth, charitable donation; idea or expectation of advantage from any voluntary act.