Where does “शृंगार” come from?
शृंगार (Hindi) comes from Sanskrit शृङ्गार — love (as ‘the horned’ or ‘the strong one’?), sexual passion or desire or enjoyment Kāv. Rājat. &c.
शृंगार (Hindi): adornment, embellishment, ornament
Definitions
- adornment, embellishment, ornament
Ancestry of “शृंगार”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | शृङ्गार | love (as ‘the horned’ or ‘the strong one’?), sexual passion or desire or enjoyment Kāv. Rājat. &c |