No. 279 in Marathi
मरण
Death.
In a sentence
त्याने मरण पत्करलं, पण आपला ईमानदारीचा त्याग केला नाही.
He embraced death but did not forsake his honesty.
The word 'मरण' (death) is used here to denote a literal acceptance of death as a consequence of maintaining honesty.
मृत्युभय हे मरणापेक्षाही अधिक त्रासदायक असते.
The fear of death is more troubling than death itself.
The word 'मरण' (death) is used in a philosophical context, comparing the abstract fear with the actual event of death.
त्याच्या डोळ्यांसमोर अजिबात मरण दिसत नव्हते; तो धाडसाने त्या संकटाला सामोरा गेला.
He could not foresee death; he bravely faced the challenge.
Here, 'मरण' (death) metaphorically represents an extreme or dangerous situation.
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