Chapter One
Creator and Creation
Creator and Creation
Textual Dictionary
Every word below is taken from this chapter, and the meanings are given in English.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creator (kree-AY-ter) | One who creates something. | maker; God | — | There is a Creator of these creations. There is a Creator behind all these things. |
| creation (kree-AY-shun) | Something made or brought into existence. | creature; work | — | This universe and everything in it are examples of creations. The universe and its parts are creations. |
| formless (FORM-less) | Having no form or shape. | shapeless; invisible | form; visible | He has no form. He is formless. The Creator has no visible form. |
| existence (ig-ZIS-tens) | The state of being present or real. | presence; being | death | Through serving creatures we can realize the existence of Ishwar. Serving creatures helps us understand that Ishwar exists. |
| presence (PREZ-ens) | The state of being in a place or creature. | existence; being | absence | We cannot see Him but we can feel His presence. His presence can be felt even though He cannot be seen. |
| serve (serv) | To help or care for living beings. | worship; honour | — | So, we will serve the creatures. We should help and care for creatures. |
| devotion (di-VOH-shun) | Deep love and respect for Ishwar. | love; respect | — | The devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar through devotion. Devotion brings devotees close to Ishwar. |
| soul (sohl) | The formless life within a creature. | Paramatma; supreme soul | — | He exists in every creature in the form of soul. The soul exists within every creature. |
| mantra (MAN-truh) | A sacred verse used to praise Ishwar. | shloka; hymn | — | Let us recite a mantra expressing the greatness of Ishwar. The mantra praises the greatness of Ishwar. |
| eternal (ih-TER-nul) | Existing without an end. | infinite; deathless | temporary; mortal | Ishwar is eternal and infinite. Ishwar has no end. |
Total words: 10
1. How to Use This Sheet
- Read the chapter carefully before using this sheet.
- Cover the meaning column and test yourself on each word.
- Say the pronunciation aloud and check it against the word.
- Use the example sentences for writing practice.
- Notice how each word is used in the chapter’s context.
- Review the key points after completing the vocabulary work.
Textual Dictionary
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creator (kree-AY-ter) | One who creates something. | maker; originator | — | There is a Creator behind all these things. There is a Creator behind all these things. |
| creation (kree-AY-shun) | Something made or brought into existence. | creature; work | destruction | The universe and its parts are creations. The universe and its parts are creations. |
| formless (FORM-less) | Having no form or shape. | shapeless; invisible | formed; visible | The Creator has no visible form. The Creator has no visible form. |
| existence (ig-ZIS-tens) | The state of being present or real. | presence; being | death; nonexistence | Through serving creatures we can realize the existence of Ishwar. Serving creatures helps us understand that Ishwar exists. |
| presence (PREZ-ens) | The state of being in a place or creature. | existence; being | absence | We cannot see Him but we can feel His presence. His presence can be felt even though He cannot be seen. |
| serve (serv) | To help or care for living beings. | help; care for; honour | neglect; harm | So, we will serve the creatures. We should help and care for creatures. |
| devotion (di-VOH-shun) | Deep love and respect for Ishwar. | love; respect; worship | disrespect; indifference | The devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar through devotion. Devotion brings devotees close to Ishwar. |
| soul (sohl) | The formless life within a creature. | Paramatma; supreme soul | — | He exists in every creature in the form of soul. The soul exists within every creature. |
| mantra (MAN-truh) | A sacred verse used to praise Ishwar. | shloka; hymn | — | Let us recite a mantra expressing the greatness of Ishwar. The mantra praises the greatness of Ishwar. |
| eternal (ih-TER-nul) | Existing without an end. | infinite; deathless; immortal | temporary; mortal | Ishwar is eternal and infinite. Ishwar has no end. |
Total words: 10
★ Key Points
- Everything in the universe is described as a creation.
- A creator is needed to create anything.
- According to Hindu religion, the Creator is called Ishwar.
- Ishwar is formless, while His creations have forms.
- Ishwar exists in every creature in the form of the soul.
- The soul is formless and its presence cannot be seen directly.
- Serving living creatures is presented as serving Ishwar.
- Devotion helps devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar.
- A mantra is a sacred verse used to praise Ishwar.
- Ishwar is described as eternal and infinite.
- Creation has a beginning and an end.
- The soul is described as deathless and immortal.
2. Key Words - Main Table (1-15)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creator (ক্রিয়েটর) | সৃষ্টিকর্তা (one who creates) | maker (নির্মাতা); originator (উদ্ভাবক) | — | A creator is needed to create anything. যেকোনো কিছু সৃষ্টি করতে একজন সৃষ্টিকর্তার প্রয়োজন। |
| needed (নিডেড) | প্রয়োজনীয় (required) | required (প্রয়োজনীয়); necessary (আবশ্যক) | unnecessary (অপ্রয়োজনীয়) | A creator is needed to create anything. যেকোনো কিছু সৃষ্টি করতে একজন সৃষ্টিকর্তার প্রয়োজন। |
| create (ক্রিয়েট) | সৃষ্টি করা (to make something) | make (তৈরি করা); produce (উৎপাদন করা) | destroy (ধ্বংস করা) | Man can create chairs, tables and boats from trees. মানুষ গাছ থেকে চেয়ার, টেবিল ও নৌকা তৈরি করতে পারে। |
| anything (এনিথিং) | যেকোনো কিছু (any thing) | something (কিছু); whatever (যা কিছু) | nothing (কিছুই না) | Nothing can be created without a creator. সৃষ্টিকর্তা ছাড়া কিছুই সৃষ্টি করা যায় না। |
| nothing (নাথিং) | কিছুই না (not anything) | naught (শূন্য); zero (শূন্য) | everything (সবকিছু) | Nothing can be created without a creator. সৃষ্টিকর্তা ছাড়া কিছুই সৃষ্টি করা যায় না। |
| created (ক্রিয়েটেড) | সৃষ্ট (made or brought into existence) | made (তৈরি); formed (গঠিত) | destroyed (ধ্বংসপ্রাপ্ত) | The universe was created by Ishwar. বিশ্বজগৎ ঈশ্বর সৃষ্টি করেছেন। |
| without (উইদাউট) | ছাড়া (in the absence of) | lacking (বিহীন); minus (বাদে) | with (সহ) | Nothing can be created without a creator. সৃষ্টিকর্তা ছাড়া কিছুই সৃষ্টি করা যায় না। |
| universe (ইউনিভার্স) | বিশ্বজগৎ (the whole world and sky) | world (জগৎ); cosmos (বিশ্বব্রহ্মাণ্ড) | — | There is only one Creator of this universe. এই বিশ্বজগতের একমাত্র সৃষ্টিকর্তা আছেন। |
| everything (এভরিথিং) | সবকিছু (all things) | all (সব); the whole (সমগ্র) | nothing (কিছুই না) | The Creator has created everything in the universe. সৃষ্টিকর্তা বিশ্বজগতের সবকিছু সৃষ্টি করেছেন। |
| human beings (হিউম্যান বিইংস) | মানুষ (people) | people (লোকজন); mankind (মানবজাতি) | animals (প্রাণী) | Human beings are among the creations of Ishwar. মানুষ ঈশ্বরের সৃষ্টিগুলোর মধ্যে অন্যতম। |
| trees (ট্রিজ) | গাছগুলো (large plants) | plants (উদ্ভিদ); woodlands (বনভূমি) | — | Wood is produced from cutting trees. গাছ কাটার মাধ্যমে কাঠ উৎপন্ন হয়। |
| plants (প্ল্যান্টস) | উদ্ভিদ (living things that grow in soil) | vegetation (উদ্ভিদসমষ্টি); greenery (সবুজ উদ্ভিদ) | — | Trees and plants prepare food in sunlight. গাছ ও উদ্ভিদ সূর্যালোকে খাদ্য প্রস্তুত করে। |
| animals (অ্যানিম্যালস) | প্রাণীরা (living creatures) | beasts (জন্তু); creatures (জীবসত্তা) | plants (উদ্ভিদ) | Animals are parts of the Creator's creation. প্রাণীরা সৃষ্টিকর্তার সৃষ্টির অংশ। |
| moon (মুন) | চাঁদ (the natural object seen at night) | satellite (উপগ্রহ); lunar body (চন্দ্রজগতের বস্তু) | — | The moon is an example of creation. চাঁদ সৃষ্টির একটি উদাহরণ। |
| sun (সান) | সূর্য (the star that gives light) | daystar (দিবাকর); star (নক্ষত্র) | — | The earth is illumined with the light of the sun. সূর্যের আলোতে পৃথিবী আলোকিত হয়। |
Total words: 15
★ Key Points
- A creator is needed to create anything.
- The universe and everything in it are examples of creations.
- According to Hindu religion, the Creator is called Ishwar.
- Ishwar has many names, including Brahma, Bhagoban and Paramatma.
- Ishwar is formless, while His creations have forms.
- Human creation depends on the Creator's creation.
- Ishwar exists in every creature in the form of the soul.
- The soul is formless, so its presence cannot be seen directly.
- Serving living creatures is presented as serving Ishwar.
- Devotion helps devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar.
- Ishwar is eternal and infinite.
- Creation has a beginning and an end.
3. Key Words - Main Table (16-30)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beautiful (বিউটিফুল) | সুন্দর (pleasing to see) | lovely (মনোরম); attractive (আকর্ষণীয়) | ugly (কুৎসিত); unattractive (অনাকর্ষণীয়) | This world is very beautiful and full of variety. এই পৃথিবী খুব সুন্দর এবং বৈচিত্র্যে পূর্ণ। |
| variety (ভ্যারাইটি) | বৈচিত্র্য (a range of different things) | diversity (বৈচিত্র্য); difference (পার্থক্য) | uniformity (একરૂપতা); sameness (একই রকমতা) | Nature is full of variety. প্রকৃতি বৈচিত্র্যে পূর্ণ। |
| fulfill (ফুলফিল) | পূরণ করা (to satisfy a need) | satisfy (সন্তুষ্ট করা); complete (সম্পন্ন করা) | neglect (অবহেলা করা); fail (ব্যর্থ হওয়া) | Man can fulfill his needs by making many things. মানুষ অনেক কিছু তৈরি করে তার প্রয়োজন পূরণ করতে পারে। |
| carpenter (কার্পেন্টার) | ছুতার (a person who makes things from wood) | woodworker (কাঠমিস্ত্রি); joiner (কাঠের কাজের কারিগর) | — | A carpenter can easily make chairs, tables and boats with wood. একজন ছুতার কাঠ দিয়ে সহজেই চেয়ার, টেবিল ও নৌকা তৈরি করতে পারেন। |
| planks (প্ল্যাঙ্কস) | কাঠের তক্তা (flat pieces of wood) | boards (তক্তা); timber (কাঠ) | — | Wood is cut into planks to make a boat. নৌকা তৈরির জন্য কাঠ কেটে তক্তা বানানো হয়। |
| separately (সেপারেটলি) | আলাদাভাবে (in a separate way) | individually (পৃথকভাবে); distinctly (স্বতন্ত্রভাবে) | together (একসঙ্গে); jointly (যৌথভাবে) | The creations are created separately by the same Creator. একই সৃষ্টিকর্তা সৃষ্টিগুলো আলাদাভাবে সৃষ্টি করেছেন। |
| embodied (এমবডিড) | দেহধারী (present in a body) | incarnate (দেহধারী); bodily (দৈহিক) | formless (নিরাকার); bodiless (দেহহীন) | The embodied soul is a part of the supreme soul. দেহধারী আত্মা পরমাত্মার একটি অংশ। |
| intimacy (ইনটিমেসি) | ঘনিষ্ঠতা (a close relationship) | closeness (ঘনিষ্ঠতা); nearness (নিকটতা) | distance (দূরত্ব); separation (বিচ্ছিন্নতা) | Devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar through devotion. ভক্তরা ভক্তির মাধ্যমে ঈশ্বরের সঙ্গে ঘনিষ্ঠতা অনুভব করেন। |
| contemplators (কনটেমপ্লেটরস) | ধ্যানকারীরা (people who think deeply) | thinkers (চিন্তাশীল ব্যক্তি); meditators (ধ্যানকারী) | — | The contemplators feel intimacy through contemplation. ধ্যানকারীরা ধ্যানের মাধ্যমে ঘনিষ্ঠতা অনুভব করেন। |
| reciprocal (রেসিপ্রোকাল) | পারস্পরিক (shared by two sides) | mutual (পারস্পরিক); shared (ভাগ করা) | one-sided (একতরফা); unequal (অসম) | There is a reciprocal relationship among all parts of nature. প্রকৃতির সব অংশের মধ্যে পারস্পরিক সম্পর্ক রয়েছে। |
| welfare (ওয়েলফেয়ার) | কল্যাণ (well-being) | well-being (মঙ্গল); benefit (উপকার) | harm (ক্ষতি); suffering (দুঃখভোগ) | The Creator made nature for the welfare of living beings. সৃষ্টিকর্তা জীবের কল্যাণের জন্য প্রকৃতি সৃষ্টি করেছেন। |
| multitude (মাল্টিটিউড) | অসংখ্য জীব বা মানুষ (a large number) | many (অনেক); crowd (জনসমষ্টি) | few (অল্প); handful (মুষ্টিমেয়) | Nature was created for the welfare of a multitude of living beings. অসংখ্য জীবের কল্যাণের জন্য প্রকৃতি সৃষ্টি করা হয়েছে। |
| vibrancy (ভাইব্র্যান্সি) | প্রাণশক্তি (energy and liveliness) | vitality (জীবনীশক্তি); energy (শক্তি) | weakness (দুর্বলতা); lifelessness (নির্জীবতা) | Sunlight is at the source of vital vibrancy in nature. প্রকৃতির প্রাণশক্তির উৎস সূর্যালোক। |
| observance (অবজারভ্যান্স) | পালন বা অনুশীলন (the practice of a duty or rule) | practice (অনুশীলন); duty (কর্তব্য) | neglect (অবহেলা); violation (লঙ্ঘন) | Serving creatures is our absolute observance of religion. জীবসেবাই আমাদের ধর্মের পরম পালন। |
| perceive (পারসিভ) | উপলব্ধি করা (to become aware of) | understand (বোঝা); notice (লক্ষ করা) | ignore (উপেক্ষা করা); overlook (উপেক্ষা করা) | We perceive Ishwar through His creation. আমরা তাঁর সৃষ্টির মাধ্যমে ঈশ্বরকে উপলব্ধি করি। |
Total words: 15
★ Key Points
- The world is beautiful and contains a great variety of living and non-living things.
- Human beings can make useful objects from the creations of the Creator.
- Wood is obtained from trees and can be used to make chairs, tables and boats.
- There is one Creator behind the many creations of the universe.
- Human creation depends on the Creator's creation.
- Ishwar is formless, while His creations have forms.
- Devotion and contemplation help people feel intimacy with Ishwar.
- The parts of nature have a reciprocal relationship with one another.
- Sunlight is a source of vital vibrancy in nature.
- Serving creatures is presented as an observance of religion.
- Ishwar is eternal and infinite, but creation has a beginning and an end.
4. Subject Terms and Definitions
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creator (ক্রিয়েটর) | The one who creates everything. | maker; originator | — | There is a Creator behind every creation. The Creator is behind every created thing. |
| creation (ক্রিয়েশন) | Anything made or brought into existence. | work; product | destruction; ruin | The moon and the sun are creations. The moon and sun are created things. |
| Ishwar (ঈশ্বর) | The Creator named in Hindu religion. | Brahma; Paramatma | — | According to Hindu religion, the Creator is called Ishwar. Hindu religion calls the Creator Ishwar. |
| formless (ফর্মলেস) | Having no form that can be seen. | shapeless; invisible | formed; visible | Ishwar has no form; He is formless. Ishwar cannot be seen in a physical form. |
| soul (সোল) | The life within the body of a creature. | spirit; inner life | — | Ishwar exists in every creature as the soul. The soul is present in every creature. |
| individual soul (ইন্ডিভিজুয়াল সোল) | The soul present in one creature. | embodied soul; personal soul | supreme soul | The individual soul is the soul in a creature. A creature has an individual soul. |
| embodied soul (এমবডিড সোল) | The Paramatma existing in a creature as its soul. | individual soul; living soul | formless soul | The embodied soul is a part of the Paramatma. The soul in a body belongs to the supreme soul. |
| supreme soul (সুপ্রিম সোল) | The Paramatma from which the embodied soul is a part. | Paramatma; supreme spirit | individual soul | The embodied soul is a part of the supreme soul. The individual soul is connected with the supreme soul. |
| devotion (ডিভোশন) | Love and respect shown towards Ishwar. | love; respect; worship | disrespect; indifference | Devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar through devotion. Devotion brings devotees close to Ishwar. |
| contemplation (কনটেমপ্লেশন) | Deep thought about Ishwar or creation. | meditation; reflection | distraction; neglect | Contemplators feel intimacy through contemplation. Deep thought helps contemplators feel closeness. |
| existence (ইগজিস্টেন্স) | The state of being present or real. | presence; being | death; nonexistence | Through serving creatures we can realize the existence of Ishwar. Serving creatures helps us understand that Ishwar exists. |
| reciprocal relationship (রেসিপ্রোকাল রিলেশনশিপ) | A relationship in which parts affect and depend on one another. | mutual connection; shared relation | one-sided relation; separation | There is a reciprocal relationship among all parts of nature. The parts of nature are mutually connected. |
| observance (অবজারভ্যান্স) | The practice of a religious duty. | practice; duty | neglect; violation | Serving creatures is our absolute observance of religion. Serving creatures is a religious duty. |
| mantra (মন্ত্র) | A sacred verse used to praise Ishwar. | hymn; shloka | — | The mantra expresses the greatness of Ishwar. The sacred verse praises Ishwar. |
Total terms: 14
▣ Key Points
- A creator is needed to create anything.
- The universe and everything in it are creations.
- According to Hindu religion, the Creator is called Ishwar.
- Ishwar is formless, while His creations have forms.
- Human creation depends on the creations of the Creator.
- Ishwar exists in every creature in the form of the soul.
- The embodied soul is a part of the supreme soul.
- The soul is formless, so its presence cannot be seen directly.
- Devotion and contemplation help people feel intimacy with Ishwar.
- Serving creatures is presented as an observance of religion.
- Nature has a reciprocal relationship among its parts.
- Ishwar is eternal and infinite, but creation has a beginning and an end.
5. Words in Context
Read the passage carefully. The bold words are important terms from the chapter and show how vocabulary works in a connected idea.
A creator is behind every creation in the universe. According to Hindu religion, Ishwar is formless, yet His presence can be felt in every creature. The soul shows His existence within living beings. Therefore, we should serve creatures with devotion. A sacred mantra praises Ishwar, who is described as eternal.
Use the table to notice each word's meaning, related words, opposite words, and use in the chapter's context.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creator (kree-AY-ter) | One who creates something. | maker; originator | — | There is a creator behind every creation. এই sentence shows that every created thing has a maker. |
| creation (kree-AY-shun) | Something made or brought into existence. | creature; work | destruction | The moon and the sun are examples of creation. The sentence identifies parts of the universe as created things. |
| formless (FORM-less) | Having no form that can be seen. | shapeless; invisible | formed; visible | Ishwar has no form; He is formless. The sentence explains why Ishwar cannot be seen physically. |
| presence (PREZ-ens) | The state of being in a place or creature. | existence; being | absence | We cannot see Him, but we can feel His presence. The sentence describes a presence that is felt rather than seen. |
| soul (sohl) | The life within the body of a creature. | spirit; inner life | — | Ishwar exists in every creature as the soul. The sentence connects the soul with Ishwar's presence. |
| existence (ig-ZIS-tens) | The state of being present or real. | presence; being | death; nonexistence | Serving creatures helps us realize the existence of Ishwar. The sentence explains how service helps people understand that Ishwar exists. |
| serve (serv) | To help or care for living beings. | help; care for; honour | neglect; harm | We should serve living creatures with respect. The sentence presents care for creatures as a duty. |
| devotion (di-VOH-shun) | Deep love and respect for Ishwar. | love; respect; worship | disrespect; indifference | Devotion helps devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar. The sentence shows the result of loving and respecting Ishwar. |
| mantra (MAN-truh) | A sacred verse used to praise Ishwar. | hymn; shloka | — | The mantra expresses the greatness of Ishwar. The sentence explains the purpose of the sacred verse. |
| eternal (ih-TER-nul) | Existing without an end. | infinite; deathless; immortal | temporary; mortal | Ishwar is eternal and infinite. The sentence states that Ishwar has no end. |
Word count: 10. After reading the table, try covering the meaning column and explain each bold word in your own words.
6. Exercise 1 - Match the Meaning
Match each word in the first column with its correct meaning from the shuffled list in the second column.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. creator (kree-AY-ter) | A. Existing without an end. | maker; originator | — | There is a Creator behind every creation. এই sentence shows that every created thing has a maker. |
| 2. creation (kree-AY-shun) | B. Deep love and respect for Ishwar. | creature; work | destruction | The moon and the sun are examples of creation. এই sentence identifies parts of the universe as created things. |
| 3. formless (FORM-less) | C. A sacred verse used to praise Ishwar. | shapeless; invisible | formed; visible | Ishwar has no form; He is formless. এই sentence explains why Ishwar cannot be seen physically. |
| 4. existence (ig-ZIS-tens) | D. The state of being in a place or creature. | presence; being | death; nonexistence | Serving creatures helps us realize the existence of Ishwar. এই sentence explains how service helps people understand that Ishwar exists. |
| 5. presence (PREZ-ens) | E. To help or care for living beings. | existence; being | absence | We cannot see Him, but we can feel His presence. এই sentence describes a presence that is felt rather than seen. |
| 6. serve (serv) | F. The formless life within a creature. | help; care for; honour | neglect; harm | We should serve living creatures with respect. এই sentence presents care for creatures as a duty. |
| 7. devotion (di-VOH-shun) | G. One who creates something. | love; respect; worship | disrespect; indifference | Devotion helps devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar. এই sentence shows the result of loving and respecting Ishwar. |
| 8. soul (sohl) | H. Something made or brought into existence. | spirit; inner life | — | Ishwar exists in every creature as the soul. এই sentence connects the soul with Ishwar's presence. |
| 9. mantra (MAN-truh) | I. The state of being present or real. | hymn; shloka | — | The mantra expresses the greatness of Ishwar. এই sentence explains the purpose of the sacred verse. |
| 10. eternal (ih-TER-nul) | J. Existing without an end. | infinite; deathless; immortal | temporary; mortal | Ishwar is eternal and infinite. এই sentence states that Ishwar has no end. |
Answer Key
1-G, 2-H, 3-?, 4-I, 5-D, 6-E, 7-B, 8-F, 9-C, 10-J
1-G, 2-H, 3-?, 4-I, 5-D, 6-E, 7-B, 8-F, 9-C, 10-J
7. Exercise 2 - Fill in the Blanks
Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank. Use each word once.
Word bank: presence, creator, soul, eternal, devotion, formless, mantra, existence, serve, everything
- The Creator has created __________ in the universe.
- Ishwar is __________ and infinite.
- We cannot see Ishwar because He is __________.
- Through serving creatures, we realize the __________ of Ishwar.
- Although we cannot see Him, we can feel His __________.
- To __________ creatures is our religious observance.
- Ishwar exists in every creature as the __________.
- Devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar through __________.
- A sacred verse praising Ishwar is called a __________.
- A __________ is needed to create anything.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creator (kree-AY-ter) | One who creates something. | Ishwar (God); maker | — | A creator is needed to create anything. |
| creation (kree-AY-shun) | Something made or brought into existence. | creature; work | destruction | The moon is an example of creation. |
| formless (FORM-less) | Having no form. | shapeless; invisible | form; visible | Ishwar is formless. |
| existence (ig-ZIS-tens) | The state of being present or real. | presence; being | death | We can realize the existence of Ishwar. |
| presence (PREZ-ens) | The state of being in a place or creature. | existence; being | — | We can feel His presence. |
| serve (serv) | To help or care for living beings. | worship; honour; help | — | We should serve the creatures. |
| devotion (di-VOH-shun) | Deep love and respect for Ishwar. | love; respect; worship | — | Devotion brings devotees close to Ishwar. |
| soul (sohl) | The formless life within a creature. | Paramatma; embodied soul | — | Ishwar exists in every creature as the soul. |
| mantra (MAN-truh) | A sacred verse used to praise Ishwar. | shloka; hymn | — | The mantra expresses the greatness of Ishwar. |
| eternal (ih-TER-nul) | Existing without an end. | infinite; deathless; immortal | — | Ishwar is eternal and infinite. |
Worked Example Series
Ex. The Creator has created __________ in the universe.
Sol:
Blank = everything
Completed sentence = The Creator has created everything in the universe. Ans. everything
Blank = everything
Completed sentence = The Creator has created everything in the universe. Ans. everything
Ex. Ishwar is __________ and infinite.
Sol:
Blank = eternal
Completed sentence = Ishwar is eternal and infinite. Ans. eternal
Blank = eternal
Completed sentence = Ishwar is eternal and infinite. Ans. eternal
Ex. We cannot see Ishwar because He is __________.
Sol:
Blank = formless
Completed sentence = We cannot see Ishwar because He is formless. Ans. formless
Blank = formless
Completed sentence = We cannot see Ishwar because He is formless. Ans. formless
Ex. Ishwar exists in every creature as the __________.
Sol:
Blank = soul
Completed sentence = Ishwar exists in every creature as the soul. Ans. soul
Blank = soul
Completed sentence = Ishwar exists in every creature as the soul. Ans. soul
Ex. A __________ is needed to create anything.
Sol:
Blank = creator
Completed sentence = A creator is needed to create anything. Ans. creator
Blank = creator
Completed sentence = A creator is needed to create anything. Ans. creator
Answer Key: 1. everything; 2. eternal; 3. formless; 4. existence; 5. presence; 6. serve; 7. soul; 8. devotion; 9. mantra; 10. creator
8. Exercise 3 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Instruction: Choose the correct synonym or antonym as directed. All the words are taken from the chapter.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creator (ক্রিয়েটর) | সৃষ্টিকর্তা (one who creates) | maker (নির্মাতা); originator (উদ্ভাবক) | — | A creator is needed to create anything. যেকোনো কিছু সৃষ্টি করতে একজন সৃষ্টিকর্তার প্রয়োজন। |
| creation (ক্রিয়েশন) | সৃষ্টি (something made) | creature (সৃষ্ট জীব); work (কাজ) | destruction (ধ্বংস) | The moon is an example of creation. চাঁদ সৃষ্টির একটি উদাহরণ। |
| formless (ফর্মলেস) | নিরাকার (having no form) | shapeless (আকৃতিহীন); invisible (অদৃশ্য) | formed (আকারপ্রাপ্ত); visible (দৃশ্যমান) | Ishwar is formless. ঈশ্বর নিরাকার। |
| existence (ইগজিস্টেন্স) | অস্তিত্ব (state of being real) | presence (উপস্থিতি); being (সত্তা) | death (মৃত্যু); nonexistence (অস্তিত্বহীনতা) | Through serving creatures we can realize the existence of Ishwar. জীবসেবার মাধ্যমে আমরা ঈশ্বরের অস্তিত্ব উপলব্ধি করতে পারি। |
| presence (প্রেজেন্স) | উপস্থিতি (being in a place) | existence (অস্তিত্ব); being (সত্তা) | absence (অনুপস্থিতি) | We cannot see Him but we can feel His presence. আমরা তাঁকে দেখতে না পেলেও তাঁর উপস্থিতি অনুভব করতে পারি। |
| serve (সার্ভ) | সেবা করা (to help living beings) | help (সাহায্য করা); care for (যত্ন নেওয়া); honour (সম্মান করা) | neglect (অবহেলা করা); harm (ক্ষতি করা) | So, we will serve the creatures. তাই আমরা জীবসেবা করব। |
| devotion (ডিভোশন) | ভক্তি (deep love and respect) | love (ভালোবাসা); respect (শ্রদ্ধা); worship (উপাসনা) | disrespect (অশ্রদ্ধা); indifference (উদাসীনতা) | The devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar through devotion. ভক্তির মাধ্যমে ভক্তরা ঈশ্বরের সান্নিধ্য অনুভব করেন। |
| soul (সোল) | আত্মা (formless life within a creature) | Paramatma (পরমাত্মা); supreme soul (পরম আত্মা) | — | He exists in every creature in the form of soul. তিনি প্রত্যেক জীবের মধ্যে আত্মারূপে বিরাজ করেন। |
| mantra (মন্ত্র) | মন্ত্র (sacred verse) | shloka (শ্লোক); hymn (স্তোত্র) | — | Let us recite a mantra expressing the greatness of Ishwar. ঈশ্বরের মহত্ত্ব প্রকাশকারী একটি মন্ত্র পাঠ করি। |
| eternal (ইটার্নাল) | চিরন্তন (existing without an end) | infinite (অসীম); deathless (অমর); immortal (অমর) | temporary (অস্থায়ী); mortal (মরণশীল) | Ishwar is eternal and infinite. ঈশ্বর চিরন্তন ও অসীম। |
Choose the correct answer
- Choose the synonym of creator: a) maker b) absence c) death d) temporary
- Choose the antonym of creation: a) work b) creature c) destruction d) maker
- Choose the synonym of formless: a) visible b) shapeless c) formed d) mortal
- Choose the antonym of existence: a) being b) presence c) nonexistence d) soul
- Choose the antonym of presence: a) absence b) existence c) being d) devotion
- Choose the synonym of serve: a) harm b) neglect c) help d) destroy
- Choose the antonym of devotion: a) respect b) love c) worship d) disrespect
- Choose the synonym of soul: a) supreme soul b) absence c) destruction d) form
- Choose the synonym of mantra: a) hymn b) death c) harm d) absence
- Choose the antonym of eternal: a) infinite b) immortal c) temporary d) deathless
Worked Example Series
Ex. Find a synonym of creator.
Sol: creator = one who creates
Synonym = maker
Ans. maker
Synonym = maker
Ans. maker
Ex. Find an antonym of presence.
Sol: presence = being in a place
Opposite meaning = absence
Ans. absence
Opposite meaning = absence
Ans. absence
Ex. Find a synonym of devotion.
Sol: devotion = deep love and respect
Synonym = respect
Ans. respect
Synonym = respect
Ans. respect
Ex. Find an antonym of eternal.
Sol: eternal = existing without an end
Opposite meaning = temporary
Ans. temporary
Opposite meaning = temporary
Ans. temporary
Answer Key: 1. a 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. c 7. d 8. a 9. a 10. c
9. Exercise 4 - Make Sentences
Instruction: Use each word below in a meaningful sentence related to the chapter.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| perceive (per-SEEV) | To understand or notice something. | notice; understand | ignore; misunderstand | We can perceive the Creator through the beauty of nature. |
| devotion (di-VOH-shun) | Deep love and respect for Ishwar. | love; respect; worship | disrespect; indifference | Devotion helps a devotee feel close to Ishwar. |
| reciprocal (ri-SIP-ruh-kul) | Shared equally between two or more parts. | mutual; shared | one-sided; unequal | There is a reciprocal relationship among the parts of nature. |
| functional (FUNK-shuh-nul) | Able to work or perform its purpose. | working; active | inactive; useless | The body of a creature is functional because the soul is present. |
| immortal (i-MOR-tul) | Not subject to death. | deathless; eternal | mortal; temporary | Hinduism teaches that the soul is immortal. |
| mantra (MAN-truh) | A sacred verse used to praise Ishwar. | hymn; shloka | — | The mantra expresses the greatness of Ishwar. |
| worship (WUR-ship) | To show respect and honour to Ishwar. | honour; praise | disrespect; dishonour | We worship each creature with respect for Ishwar. |
| gratitude (GRAT-i-tood) | Thankfulness for kindness or help. | thankfulness; appreciation | ingratitude; thanklessness | We praise Ishwar out of gratitude for His care. |
Practice
- perceive
- devotion
- reciprocal
- functional
- immortal
- mantra
- worship
- gratitude
Answer Key: Model Sentences
- We can perceive the Creator through the beauty of nature.
- Devotion helps a devotee feel close to Ishwar.
- There is a reciprocal relationship among the parts of nature.
- The body of a creature is functional because the soul is present.
- Hinduism teaches that the soul is immortal.
- The mantra expresses the greatness of Ishwar.
- We worship each creature with respect for Ishwar.
- We praise Ishwar out of gratitude for His care.
Total words: 8
10. Vocabulary MCQ (1-10)
Practice Questions
Meanings of Key Words
1. What does creator mean in the chapter?
A. One who createsB. One who servesC. One who changes clothesD. One who observes nature
Sol: [A] A creator is one who creates something.
2. Which word means “something made or brought into existence”?
A. PresenceB. CreationC. DevotionD. Soul
Sol: [B] A creation is something made or brought into existence.
3. What is the meaning of formless?
A. Full of varietyB. Having no form or shapeC. Able to make furnitureD. Existing for a short time
Sol: [B] Ishwar is described as formless because He has no form.
4. In the chapter, existence means the state of being:
A. Present or realB. Hidden in a bookC. Made from woodD. Without a beginning
Sol: [A] Existence is the state of being present or real.
Usage in the Chapter
5. Which word completes the sentence? “We cannot see Him, but we can feel His _____.”
A. creationB. presenceC. destructionD. beginning
Sol: [B] The chapter says that Ishwar's presence can be felt although He cannot be seen.
6. Which sentence uses serve according to the chapter?
A. We serve living creatures by helping and caring for them.B. We serve a tree by cutting it down.C. We serve Ishwar by ignoring creatures.D. We serve nature by destroying plants.
Sol: [A] To serve means to help or care for living beings.
7. What does devotion help devotees feel?
A. Distance from IshwarB. Intimacy with IshwarC. Fear of creationD. Dislike of nature
Sol: [B] The chapter explains that devotees feel intimacy with Ishwar through devotion.
8. Which option correctly describes the word soul?
A. The visible form of a creatureB. The formless life within a creatureC. A sacred place in natureD. A material used to make boats
Sol: [B] The soul is described as the formless life within a creature.
Religious Terms and Ideas
9. What is a mantra in this chapter?
A. A sacred verse praising IshwarB. A form of human creationC. A type of animalD. A part of a tree
Sol: [A] A mantra is a sacred verse used to praise Ishwar.
10. Which sentence correctly uses eternal?
A. Ishwar is eternal and infinite.B. A creation is eternal because it has an end.C. Eternal means existing for one short moment.D. Eternal means having a visible form.
Sol: [A] Eternal means existing without an end, and the chapter describes Ishwar as eternal.
11. Quick Revision List
📘 Key Words for Quick Revision
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creator (kree-AY-ter) | সৃষ্টিকর্তা (one who creates) | maker; originator | — | There is a creator behind every creation. |
| formless (FORM-less) | আকারহীন (having no form) | shapeless; invisible | formed; visible | Ishwar is formless, but His creation has form. |
| embodied soul (em-BOD-eed sohl) | দেহধারী আত্মা (the soul in a creature) | individual soul; living soul | — | The embodied soul is a part of the supreme soul. |
| perception (per-SEP-shun) | উপলব্ধি (the act of perceiving) | awareness; understanding | ignorance; unawareness | Perception of nature grows through love and respect. |
| welfare (WEL-fair) | কল্যাণ (well-being) | benefit; good | harm; misfortune | Ishwar created nature for the welfare of living beings. |
| reciprocal (ri-SIP-ruh-kul) | পারস্পরিক (shared by two or more sides) | mutual; shared | one-sided; separate | There is a reciprocal relationship among the parts of nature. |
| functional (FUNK-shuh-nul) | কার্যক্ষম (able to work) | working; operational | inactive; useless | The body is functional because the soul is present. |
| immortal (im-MOR-tul) | অমর (deathless) | deathless; eternal | mortal; temporary | Hinduism believes that the soul is immortal. |
| mantra (MAN-truh) | পবিত্র স্তোত্র (a sacred verse) | hymn; shloka | — | The mantra praises the greatness of Ishwar. |
| gratitude (GRAT-i-tyood) | কৃতজ্ঞতা (thankfulness) | thankfulness; appreciation | ingratitude; thanklessness | We praise Ishwar out of gratitude for His care. |
◆ Key Points
- A creator is needed to create anything.
- The universe and everything in it are examples of creations.
- According to Hindu religion, the Creator is called Ishwar.
- Ishwar has many names, including Brahma, Bhagoban and Paramatma.
- Ishwar is formless, while His creations have forms.
- Human creation depends on the Creator's creation.
- Ishwar exists in every creature in the form of the soul.
- Serving living creatures is presented as serving Ishwar.
- The soul is formless, deathless and immortal.
- A mantra is a sacred verse used to praise Ishwar.