संकल्प-स्वप्न saṅkalp-svapn

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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 15919On this site
cch
śśh
ṣṣh
r̥r̥i

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.

Earlier definition

Definition

Thought or dream.

Usual translation

  1. thought or dream

Origin of the definition

संकल्प saṅkalp (sanskrit)

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.

स्वप्न svapn (sanskrit)

A dream.

Usage in the murlis

Murlis of the day (and original sakar)

2 occurrences

In 2 on 2386 murlis

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Created
Thursday 8 May 2025
Updated
Thursday 8 May 2025