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heroism meaning in Sanskrit

शवस् śavas

UK/ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm//ˈhɛɹoʊɪzəm/

heroism in Sanskrit: शवस् (śavas), शौर्य (śaurya). In English, heroism means the qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

Sanskrit words for heroism

the qualities characteristic of a hero, the display of them
शवस् śavas, शौर्य śaurya

English meaning of heroism

  1. noun The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

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Questions about heroism in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of heroism in Sanskrit?
Heroism in Sanskrit is शवस् (śavas), शौर्य (śaurya).
heroism इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Heroism: शवस् (śavas), शौर्य (śaurya).
What does heroism mean in English?
Heroism means the qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

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