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meditation

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/ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ · med-i-ta-tion

The practice of focusing the mind and eliminating distractions to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.

Meanings

nounformal

The practice of focusing the mind and eliminating distractions to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.

ذہن کو مرکوز کرنے اور خلل کو ختم کرنے کا عمل تاکہ ایک واضح اور پرسکون ذہنی حالت حاصل کی جا سکے۔

مراقبہ

muraqba

Synonyms

contemplationreflectionthoughtغور و فکرتفکرتوجہ

Antonyms

distractionchaosnoiseخللموڑبگاڑ

Common Collocations

  • deep meditation
  • guided meditation
  • mindful meditation

Example Sentences

Meditation helps in reducing stress and improving concentration.

مراقبہ ذہنی دباؤ کو کم کرنے اور توجہ میں بہتری لانے میں مدد کرتا ہے۔

Muraqba zehni dabao ko kam karne aur tawajjo mein behtari lanay mein madad karta hai.

She practices meditation every morning to start her day calmly.

وہ ہر صبح مراقبہ کرتی ہے تاکہ اس کا دن آرام دہ شروع ہو۔

Woh har subah muraqba karti hai taake us ka din aaram de shuru ho.

Many people find meditation useful for enhancing their overall well-being.

بہت سے لوگ مراقبہ کو اپنی عمومی صحت بڑھانے کے لیے مفید سمجھتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log muraqba ko apni umumi sehat barhane ke liye mufeed samajhte hain.

Easily Confused With

mediation:Mediation is the act of intervening in a dispute to help resolve it, while meditation is a mental exercise for relaxation.

Word Family

meditate
verbمراقبہ کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'meditation' as 'meditating on clarity'.

Imagine a calm lake reflecting the sky, representing tranquility and focus.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پھر غم کا کیا ملال ہے اے دل، غم کہ جو گزرتا ہے تو گزر بھی جاتا ہے

Phir gham ka kya malaal hai ae dil, Gham ke jo guzarta hai to guzar bhi jata hai.

Then what sorrow should the heart have, For sorrow that passes also passes away.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بھیڑ کی مانند سوچو، آرام سے!

Bheer ki maand socho, aaram se!

Think like the flock, calmly!

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "meditatio" — contemplation, reflection

First known use: 14th century

The word 'meditation' originates from the Latin word 'meditatio' which signifies deep thinking or contemplation, and has evolved over centuries to encompass various practices aimed at achieving mental clarity and emotional well-being.