Definition
To clean, improve, rectify, or make better (Awadhi/Hindi origin)
Etymology
- Root: सुधार (sudhaar)
- Related Sanskrit: शुद्धि (shuddhi)
- Modern Hindi: सुधारना (sudharna)
Linguistic Usage
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Basic Meanings
- To improve
- To correct
- To reform
- To polish
- To purify
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Grammatical Form
- Verb form
- Present participle
- Action word indicating ongoing process
Spiritual Context
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In Purification
- Cleansing of consciousness
- Removal of impurities
- Spiritual refinement
- Mental preparation
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In Devotional Practice
- Self-improvement
- Spiritual progress
- Character reformation
- Divine preparation
Usage in Sacred Texts
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In Hanuman Chalisa
- Part of “mukura sudhari”
- Indicates spiritual cleansing
- Represents devotional effort
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Common Combinations
- Mann sudhari (mind improvement)
- Buddhi sudhari (intellect refinement)
- Karma sudhari (action rectification)
Related Concepts
- Shuddhi.md (Purification)
- Samskara.md (Refinement)
- Sadhana.md (Spiritual Practice)
- Parishkar.md (Polishing/Improvement)
Practical Applications
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Spiritual Practice
- Self-improvement methods
- Purification rituals
- Mental cleansing
- Character development
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Daily Life
- Personal improvement
- Behavioral correction
- Habit reformation
- Skill enhancement
Related Terms
- Shodhan.md (Purification)
- Parishkaar.md (Refinement)
- Utthan.md (Upliftment)