आत्मनिरीक्षण

/ɑːt̪mənɪriːkʃən/
self-reflection

वह अपने आत्मनिरीक्षण के बाद अपने व्यवहार में सुधार किया।

After self-reflection, he improved his behavior.


formal

The act of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions to understand them better.

योग और ध्यान आत्मनिरीक्षण के माध्यम से आत्मज्ञान प्राप्त करने में मदद करते हैं।

Yoga and meditation help in achieving self-knowledge through self-reflection.

उसने अपने आत्मनिरीक्षण के दौरान अपनी गलतियों को स्वीकार किया।

During his self-reflection, he acknowledged his mistakes.

Often used in psychological, spiritual, or personal development contexts.

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'आत्मनिरीक्षण' when referring to a structured or purposeful process of self-examination, often with a goal of personal growth or understanding. Avoid using it for casual or superficial self-analysis.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal Context

'आत्मनिरीक्षण' is a formal term. In casual conversation, you might use 'स्वयं को समझना' (to understand oneself) or 'अपने बारे में सोचना' (to think about oneself).

Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit 'आत्मन्' (ātman, meaning 'self') and 'निरीक्षण' (nirikshaṇa, meaning 'examination' or 'observation'). The compound word literally means 'examination of the self'.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in Hindi to describe introspective practices, especially in spiritual, philosophical, or psychological discussions. It implies a deliberate and thoughtful process rather than casual self-analysis.

Word Breakdown

आत्मन्
self, soul, or essence
root
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निरीक्षण
examination, observation
root
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