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'''Richa''' (Rucha) refers to a [[shlokas|shloka]] (couplet) or [[mantra]], usually two to four sentences long, found in the ''[[Hindu]] religious scriptures'', the [[Vedas]]. The etymological origin of Richa is the Sanskrit word, '''ric''', which means ''to praise''. <ref>A Sanskrit English Dictionary 2005 Deluxe Edition: Etymologically and Philologically Arranged with Special Reference to Cognate Indo-European Languages by M Monier-Williams.</ref> Richa, is therefore, one ric after the other. Other meanings of ric are splendour, worship, a hymn. <ref>Apte Sanskrit dictionary: http://aa2411s.aa.tufs.ac.jp/~tjun/sktdic/ </ref> Richa can also refer to a verbal composition of celestial sounds called "[[Shrutis]]". The [[Gayatri Mantra]] is a Richa as well. |
'''Richa''' (Rucha) refers to a [[shlokas|shloka]] (couplet) or [[mantra]], usually two to four sentences long, found in the ''[[Hindu]] religious scriptures'', the [[Vedas]]. The etymological origin of Richa is the Sanskrit word, '''ric''', which means ''to praise''. <ref>A Sanskrit English Dictionary 2005 Deluxe Edition: Etymologically and Philologically Arranged with Special Reference to Cognate Indo-European Languages by M Monier-Williams.</ref> Richa, is therefore, one ric after the other. Other meanings of ric are splendour, worship, a hymn. <ref>Apte Sanskrit dictionary: http://aa2411s.aa.tufs.ac.jp/~tjun/sktdic/ </ref> Richa can also refer to a verbal composition of celestial sounds called "[[Shrutis]]". The [[Gayatri Mantra]] is a Richa as well. |
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In [[Marathi]] or in fact [[Sankrit]], it is spelt as ''Rhucha (ऋचा)'' |
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'''Richa''' is a popular given-name among females in Hindus. Notable people named Richa: |
'''Richa''' is a popular given-name among females in Hindus. Notable people named Richa: |
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Revision as of 21:32, 1 June 2009
Richa (Rucha) refers to a shloka (couplet) or mantra, usually two to four sentences long, found in the Hindu religious scriptures, the Vedas. The etymological origin of Richa is the Sanskrit word, ric, which means to praise. [1] Richa, is therefore, one ric after the other. Other meanings of ric are splendour, worship, a hymn. [2] Richa can also refer to a verbal composition of celestial sounds called "Shrutis". The Gayatri Mantra is a Richa as well.
In Marathi or in fact Sankrit, it is spelt as Rhucha (ऋचा)
Richa is a popular given-name among females in Hindus. Notable people named Richa:
- Richa Pallod, an Indian actress
- Richa Sharma (singer), an Indian singer
- Richa Sharma (actor)
References
- ^ A Sanskrit English Dictionary 2005 Deluxe Edition: Etymologically and Philologically Arranged with Special Reference to Cognate Indo-European Languages by M Monier-Williams.
- ^ Apte Sanskrit dictionary: http://aa2411s.aa.tufs.ac.jp/~tjun/sktdic/
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