No. 230 in Marathi
भव
The Marathi word "भव" can mean "existence," "life," "worldly cycle," or "emotion," depending on the context.
In a sentence
भव आणि भविष्य यामध्ये फारसा फरक नाही.
There's not much difference between future and hope.
Here, 'भव' means 'hope' or 'possibility'.
समुद्राच्या लाटांमुळे भव होतो.
The waves of the sea cause whirlpool.
In this sentence, 'भव' refers to a 'whirlpool'.
जीवन हे दु:ख, सुख आणि भव यांचं मिश्रण आहे.
Life is a mixture of sorrow, happiness, and various states.
In this context, 'भव' denotes a 'state of existence' or 'worldly existence'.
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