MAJOR SOMNATH SHARMA A Tale of Valour (Part - 2)

 

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MAJOR SOMNATH SHARMA

A Tale of Valour

Word Meanings in English & Odia

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📖 About This Lesson

Learn 50 important words and phrases from the life story of Major Somnath Sharma. Each word includes a simple English meaning and an Odia translation to help students understand the lesson easily.

🎯 Useful for: School Students | Vocabulary Building | Exam Preparation

🟠 Part 1: Important Word Meanings (1–10)

01Legacy

English Meaning

Something passed down from one generation to another.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଉତ୍ତରାଧିକାର / ପରମ୍ପରା

02Life Experiences

English Meaning

Things that happen to a person in life.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଜୀବନର ଅନୁଭୂତି

03Values

English Meaning

Principles that guide good behaviour.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ମୂଲ୍ୟବୋଧ

04Beliefs

English Meaning

Things that someone accepts as true.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିଶ୍ୱାସ

05Traditions

English Meaning

Customs passed down through generations.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପରମ୍ପରା / ରୀତିନୀତି

06Testament

English Meaning

Strong evidence or proof of something.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରମାଣ / ସାକ୍ଷ୍ୟ

07Despatches

English Meaning

Official reports, especially about military affairs.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାମରିକ ରିପୋର୍ଟ

08Forged

English Meaning

Shaped or strengthened through experience or hardship.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଗଢ଼ାଯାଇଥିଲା / ଦୃଢ଼ ହୋଇଥିଲା

09Delved Into

English Meaning

Studied or examined something deeply.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଗଭୀର ଭାବରେ ଅନୁସନ୍ଧାନ କଲେ

10Played Out

English Meaning

Happened or developed in a particular way.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଘଟିଥିଲା / ବିକଶିତ ହୋଇଥିଲା

🟢 Part 2: Life & Military Vocabulary (11–20)

11Early Life

The first years of someone's life.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରାରମ୍ଭିକ ଜୀବନ

12Ultimate Sacrifice

Giving one's life for a noble cause.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଚରମ ବଳିଦାନ

13Nation

A country and its people.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ର / ଦେଶ

14Picturesque

Very beautiful, like a picture.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଚିତ୍ର ପରି ସୁନ୍ଦର

15Belonged To

Was a member of a family or group.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସମ୍ପର୍କିତ ଥିଲେ / ଅନ୍ତର୍ଭୁକ୍ତ ଥିଲେ

16Military

Related to the armed forces.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାମରିକ

17Served

Worked for or performed duties for someone or something.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସେବା କରିଥିଲେ

18Distinction

Excellence or special achievement.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିଶେଷ କୃତିତ୍ୱ

19Inspired

Encouraged someone to do something great.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରେରଣା ଦେଇଥିଲେ

20Valorous

Showing great courage or bravery.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବୀରତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ / ସାହସୀ

🔵 Part 3: Education & Service (21–30)

21Tales

Stories or accounts of events.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: କାହାଣୀଗୁଡ଼ିକ

22Imparted

Taught or communicated knowledge.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଶିଖାଇଥିଲେ / ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ

23Rigorous

Very strict, difficult, and demanding.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: କଠୋର / କଠିନ

24Training

The process of learning skills.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରଶିକ୍ଷଣ

25Discipline

Following rules and maintaining self-control.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଶୃଙ୍ଖଳା

26Dedication

Strong commitment to a duty or purpose.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ନିଷ୍ଠା / ସମର୍ପଣ

27Commissioned

Officially appointed as an officer in the armed forces.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସେନା ଅଧିକାରୀ ଭାବେ ନିଯୁକ୍ତ ହୋଇଥିଲେ

28Battalion

A military unit made up of several companies.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସେନାର ଏକ ବାଟାଲିଅନ୍

29Campaign

A series of military operations.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାମରିକ ଅଭିଯାନ

30Bravery

The quality of being brave.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାହସ / ବୀରତ୍ୱ

🟣 Part 4: Courage & Patriotism (31–40)

31Particularly

Especially; more than others.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିଶେଷ କରି

32Embody

To represent an idea or quality.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ମୂର୍ତ୍ତିମନ୍ତ କରିବା / ପ୍ରତିନିଧିତ୍ୱ କରିବା

33Sacrifice

Giving up something valuable for others or a cause.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବଳିଦାନ / ତ୍ୟାଗ

34Duty

A responsibility or obligation.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: କର୍ତ୍ତବ୍ୟ

35Honour

Respect, dignity, and a good reputation.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସମ୍ମାନ / ମର୍ଯ୍ୟାଦା

36Patriotism

Love and devotion towards one's country.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଦେଶପ୍ରେମ

37Inspiration

Something that motivates or encourages someone.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରେରଣା

38Countless

Too many to be counted.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଅଗଣିତ

39Defence

The act of protecting someone or something.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରତିରକ୍ଷା / ସୁରକ୍ଷା

40Motherland

The country where a person was born or feels a deep connection.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ମାତୃଭୂମି

🟡 Part 5: Final Important Words (41–50)

41Profound

Very deep, intense, or meaningful.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଗଭୀର

42Highlights

Emphasises or draws attention to something.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱ ଦେଇ ଦର୍ଶାଏ

43Military Legacy

A family tradition of military service.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାମରିକ ସେବାର ପାରିବାରିକ ପରମ୍ପରା

44Highest Ideals

The noblest principles and standards.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସର୍ବୋଚ୍ଚ ଆଦର୍ଶ

45Served with Distinction

Performed duties with exceptional merit.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିଶେଷ କୃତିତ୍ୱର ସହିତ ସେବା କରିଥିଲେ

46Sense of Duty

A strong feeling of responsibility.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: କର୍ତ୍ତବ୍ୟବୋଧ

47In Defence of

For the purpose of protecting something.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସୁରକ୍ଷା ପାଇଁ / ପ୍ରତିରକ୍ଷାରେ

48Forged Through Hardship

Strengthened by difficult experiences.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: କଠିନ ପରିସ୍ଥିତିରେ ଦୃଢ଼ ହୋଇଥିବା

49Source of Inspiration

A person or thing that motivates others.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରେରଣାର ଉତ୍ସ

50Earning Mentions in Despatches

Receiving official recognition for bravery or distinguished service.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବୀରତ୍ୱ ବା ବିଶେଷ ସେବା ପାଇଁ ସରକାରୀ ସ୍ୱୀକୃତି ପାଇବା

⭐ Important Phrases for Exams

1. A Testament to Discipline
English: Something that proves a person's discipline.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଶୃଙ୍ଖଳାର ପ୍ରମାଣ

2. Ultimate Sacrifice
English: Giving one's life for a noble cause.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ମହତ୍ ଉଦ୍ଦେଶ୍ୟ ପାଇଁ ଚରମ ବଳିଦାନ

3. A Military Legacy
English: A family tradition of serving in the armed forces.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାମରିକ ସେବାର ପାରିବାରିକ ପରମ୍ପରା

4. In Defence of the Motherland
English: To protect one's country.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ମାତୃଭୂମିର ସୁରକ୍ଷା ପାଇଁ

5. A Profound Sense of Duty
English: A very strong feeling of responsibility.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଗଭୀର କର୍ତ୍ତବ୍ୟବୋଧ

🇮🇳 Did You Know?

Major Somnath Sharma was India's first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, awarded posthumously for his exceptional bravery during the Battle of Badgam on 3 November 1947.

His courage, dedication, and sacrifice continue to inspire generations of Indians.

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MAJOR SOMNATH SHARMA

VALUES AND DISPOSITIONS

Citation in Respect of IC-521 Major Somnath Sharma

📚 Word Meanings in English & Odia

📖 About This Lesson

This lesson presents the official citation describing the extraordinary courage, leadership and sacrifice of Major Somnath Sharma during the Battle of Badgam on 3 November 1947.

Learn the important vocabulary, military expressions and phrases from the passage with simple English definitions and Odia meanings.

🎯 Useful for: School Students | Vocabulary Building | Exam Preparation

🟠 Part 1: Important Word Meanings (1–15)

01Citation

English Meaning

An official statement praising someone's achievements or bravery.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରଶଂସାପତ୍ର / ସମ୍ମାନପତ୍ର

02Company

A military unit consisting of several platoons.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସେନାର ଏକ ଦଳ

03Ordered

Given an instruction or command.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଆଦେଶ ଦିଆଗଲା

04Valley

A low area of land between hills or mountains.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଉପତ୍ୟକା

05Objective

A goal or target to be achieved.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ / ଉଦ୍ଦେଶ୍ୟ

06First Light

The first appearance of daylight in the morning.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରଭାତର ପ୍ରଥମ ଆଲୋକ

07Position

A place where someone is located, especially for duty.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସ୍ଥାନ / ଅବସ୍ଥାନ

08Enemy

A person or force fighting against another.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଶତ୍ରୁ

09Estimated

Judged or calculated approximately.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଆକଳନ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା

10Attacked

Took aggressive action against someone.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଆକ୍ରମଣ କଲା

11Patrol

A group sent out to watch or protect an area.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପହରାଦାର ଦଳ / ଟହଲ ଦଳ

12Three-Sided

Coming from three different directions.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ତିନି ଦିଗରୁ

13Sustain

To suffer or experience something, especially damage or injury.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସହିବା / ଭୋଗିବା

14Casualties

People killed or injured in a battle or accident.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ମୃତାହତ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିମାନେ

15Aerodrome

An area used for aircraft to take off, land and be kept.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିମାନ ଅବତରଣ ଓ ଉଡ଼ାଣ କ୍ଷେତ୍ର

🟢 Part 2: Courage & Leadership (16–30)

16Realising

Understanding or becoming aware of something.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଉପଲବ୍ଧି କରିବା / ବୁଝିବା

17Gravity

The seriousness or importance of a situation.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଗମ୍ଭୀରତା

18Situation

The circumstances at a particular time.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପରିସ୍ଥିତି

19Threat

A possibility of danger or harm.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିପଦ / ଧମକ

20Reinforcements

Additional soldiers or support sent to help.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଅତିରିକ୍ତ ସୈନ୍ୟ / ସହାୟକ ବଳ

21Rushed

Moved or acted very quickly.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ତରବର ହୋଇ ଯିବା

22Gap

An empty space or break between two things.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଫାଙ୍କ / ବ୍ୟବଧାନ

23Urged

Strongly encouraged or persuaded someone to act.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଜୋର ଦେଇ ଅନୁରୋଧ କଲେ / ଉତ୍ସାହିତ କଲେ

24Tenaciously

In a determined and persistent manner.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଦୃଢ଼ତାର ସହିତ

25Extreme Bravery

Exceptional courage in a dangerous situation.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଅସାଧାରଣ ବୀରତ୍ୱ

26Exposing Himself

Putting himself in danger.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ନିଜକୁ ବିପଦରେ ପକାଇବା

27Accurate

Correct, exact or precise.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସଠିକ୍ / ନିର୍ଭୁଲ

28Nerve

Courage and calmness in a difficult situation.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାହସ / ଧୈର୍ଯ୍ୟ

29Skillfully

In a skilful and capable way.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଦକ୍ଷତାର ସହିତ

30Directed

Guided or controlled an action.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶ ଦେଲେ / ପରିଚାଳନା କଲେ

🔵 Part 3: Military Vocabulary (31–45)

31Advancing

Moving forward towards a target.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଆଗକୁ ବଢ଼ୁଥିବା

32Repeatedly

Again and again.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବାରମ୍ବାର

33Fury

Intense anger or great force.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରଚଣ୍ଡତା / ତୀବ୍ରତା

34Laid Out

Placed or arranged something in a particular way.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିଛାଇ ଦେଲେ / ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା କଲେ

35Cloth Strips

Long, narrow pieces of fabric.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: କପଡ଼ାର ଲମ୍ବା ପଟି

36Target

A person or thing aimed at.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ

37Realising

Becoming aware of a fact or situation.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ହୃଦୟଙ୍ଗମ କରିବା

38Effectiveness

The ability to produce the intended result.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରିତା / ଫଳପ୍ରଦତା

39Light Automatics

Light automatic firearms used by soldiers.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ହାଲୁକା ସ୍ୱୟଂଚାଳିତ ଅସ୍ତ୍ର

40Plaster

A hard covering used to support an injured bone.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଭଙ୍ଗା ହାଡ଼କୁ ସ୍ଥିର ରଖିବା ପାଇଁ ପ୍ଲାଷ୍ଟର

41Commenced

Began or started doing something.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଆରମ୍ଭ କଲେ

42Magazines

Containers that hold ammunition for a firearm.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଗୁଳି ରଖିବା ପାତ୍ର

43Ammunition

Bullets and other materials used as weapons.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଗୁଳିଗୋଳା / ଗୋଳାବାରୁଦ

44Mortar Shell

An explosive projectile fired from a mortar.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ମୋର୍ଟାରରୁ ନିକ୍ଷେପ କରାଯାଉଥିବା ବିସ୍ଫୋରକ ଗୋଳା

45Explosion

A sudden violent bursting with force.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିସ୍ଫୋରଣ

🟣 Part 4: Sacrifice & Achievement (46–60)

46Remnants

The remaining parts or survivors of a group.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଅବଶିଷ୍ଟ ଅଂଶ / ବଞ୍ଚିଥିବା ସୈନିକମାନେ

47Withdrew

Moved back or retreated from a place.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପଛକୁ ହଟିଗଲେ

48Surrounded

Enclosed on all sides.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଚାରିପଟୁ ଘେରି ରହିଥିବା

49Inspiring

Encouraging someone to act bravely or positively.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରେରଣାଦାୟକ

50Delayed

Made something happen later than expected.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିଳମ୍ବ କରାଇଲା

51Gaining Time

Creating extra time for something to happen.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସମୟ ହାସଲ କରିବା

52Stem the Tide

To stop or slow down a powerful advancing force.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଅଗ୍ରଗତିକୁ ରୋକିବା / ପ୍ରବାହକୁ ଅଟକାଇବା

53Advance

Movement forward towards a goal or enemy.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଅଗ୍ରଗତି / ଆଗକୁ ବଢ଼ିବା

54Leadership

The ability to guide and motivate others.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ନେତୃତ୍ୱ

55Gallantry

Brave and courageous behaviour, especially in battle.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବୀରତ୍ୱ / ସାହସିକତା

56Tenacious

Determined and unwilling to give up.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଦୃଢ଼ସଂକଳ୍ପୀ / ଅବିଚଳ

57Defence

The act of protecting a place or person against attack.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରତିରକ୍ଷା

58Seldom

Not often; rarely.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: କ୍ୱଚିତ୍ / ବହୁତ କମ୍

59Equalled

Matched someone or something in quality or achievement.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସମକକ୍ଷ ହୋଇଥିଲା

60Courage

The ability to face danger without giving in to fear.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାହସ

⭐ Important Phrases for Examinations

1. The Gravity of the Situation
English: The seriousness of the circumstances.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପରିସ୍ଥିତିର ଗମ୍ଭୀରତା

2. Hold On
English: To continue resisting or refusing to give up.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଦୃଢ଼ ଭାବରେ ଟିକି ରହିବା

3. Keeping His Nerve
English: Remaining calm and brave in danger.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିପଦରେ ମଧ୍ୟ ଧୈର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଓ ସାହସ ବଜାୟ ରଖିବା

4. In Full View of the Enemy
English: Where the enemy could clearly see him.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଶତ୍ରୁର ଆଖି ସାମ୍ନାରେ

5. Stem the Tide of the Enemy Advance
English: Stop or slow the enemy's forward movement.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଶତ୍ରୁର ଅଗ୍ରଗତିକୁ ରୋକିବା

6. An Example of Courage
English: An act that shows exceptional bravery.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାହସର ଏକ ଉଦାହରଣ

🇮🇳 Values and Dispositions

Courage: Facing danger bravely.

Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others.

Determination: Continuing despite difficulties.

Patriotism: Love and devotion towards one's country.

Sacrifice: Giving up one's life or comfort for a greater cause.

Major Somnath Sharma's actions demonstrated these qualities during the Battle of Badgam.

🇮🇳 COURAGE • DUTY • HONOUR • SACRIFICE 🇮🇳

The brave may fall, but their examples continue to inspire generations.

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🇮🇳 🪖 🇮🇳

MAJOR SOMNATH SHARMA

VALUES AND DISPOSITIONS

Important Word Meanings in English & Odia

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📖 About This Passage

This passage celebrates the courage, sacrifice and patriotism of Major Somnath Sharma, whose bravery during the Battle of Badgam became an enduring example of military valour.

Learn 30 important words, their English meanings, Odia translations and useful phrases for examinations.

🎯 Suitable for: School Students | Vocabulary Building | Exam Preparation

🟠 Part 1: Important Word Meanings (1–10)

01 Quiet

English Meaning

Free from noise or disturbance.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଶାନ୍ତ / ନିରବ

02 Echoes

English Meaning

Sounds heard again after bouncing off a surface.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରତିଧ୍ୱନି

03 Infiltrators

English Meaning

People who secretly enter an area, especially an enemy-controlled area.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଅନୁପ୍ରବେଶକାରୀ

04 Faded

English Meaning

Gradually disappeared or became less noticeable.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଧୀରେ ଧୀରେ ମିଳେଇଗଲା

05 Beacon

English Meaning

A guiding light or a source of hope and inspiration.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଆଲୋକବର୍ତ୍ତିକା / ଆଶାର ଉତ୍ସ

06 Courage

English Meaning

The ability to face danger without giving in to fear.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାହସ / ବୀରତ୍ୱ

07 Sacrifice

English Meaning

Giving up something valuable for a greater cause.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବଳିଦାନ / ତ୍ୟାଗ

08 Valour

English Meaning

Great courage, especially in battle.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବୀରତ୍ୱ / ସାହସିକତା

09 Ensured

English Meaning

Made certain that something would happen.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ନିଶ୍ଚିତ କଲେ

10 Tricolour

English Meaning

The three-coloured national flag of India.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଭାରତର ତ୍ରିରଙ୍ଗା ଜାତୀୟ ପତାକା

🟢 Part 2: History & Emotions (11–20)

11 Forever

For all time; always.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଚିରକାଳ / ସବୁଦିନ ପାଇଁ

12 Etched

Engraved or permanently marked.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଖୋଦିତ / ସ୍ଥାୟୀ ଭାବେ ଅଙ୍କିତ

13 Golden Pages

Glorious and memorable parts of history.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଗୌରବମୟ ଇତିହାସର ପୃଷ୍ଠା

14 Military History

The history of armed forces and wars.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାମରିକ ଇତିହାସ

15 Poignant

Causing a strong feeling of sadness or emotion.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ହୃଦୟସ୍ପର୍ଶୀ / ଭାବପ୍ରବଣ

16 Reminder

Something that helps us remember an important fact or event.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସ୍ମରଣ କରାଇଦେଉଥିବା ବିଷୟ

17 Freedom

The state of being free.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସ୍ୱାଧୀନତା

18 Enduring

Lasting for a long time; continuing to exist.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଚିରସ୍ଥାୟୀ / ଦୀର୍ଘସ୍ଥାୟୀ

19 Spirit

A person's attitude, determination or inner strength.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ମନୋବଳ / ମନୋଭାବ

20 Protect

To keep someone or something safe from harm.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସୁରକ୍ଷା କରିବା

🔵 Part 3: Values & Important Expressions (21–30)

21 Marked By

Characterised by a particular quality.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଦ୍ୱାରା ଚିହ୍ନିତ

22 Selflessness

Concern for others rather than oneself.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ନିଃସ୍ୱାର୍ଥପରତା

23 Bravery

The quality of being brave.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାହସିକତା / ବୀରତ୍ୱ

24 Inspire

To encourage or motivate someone.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରେରଣା ଦେବା

25 Guide

To direct someone or show the way.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ମାର୍ଗଦର୍ଶନ କରିବା

26 Generations

Groups of people born and living around the same period.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପିଢ଼ି ପରେ ପିଢ଼ି

27 Honour Wall

A wall displaying the names of people being honoured.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସମ୍ମାନିତ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିଙ୍କ ନାମ ଥିବା ସମ୍ମାନ ପ୍ରାଚୀର

28 Bravehearts

Brave and courageous people, especially soldiers.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବୀର ସୈନିକମାନେ

29 Medal of Honour

A medal recognising exceptional service or bravery.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ବିଶେଷ ସେବା ବା ବୀରତ୍ୱ ପାଇଁ ପଦକ

30 Price of Freedom

The sacrifices made to achieve or protect freedom.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସ୍ୱାଧୀନତା ପାଇଁ ଦିଆଯାଇଥିବା ବଳିଦାନ

⭐ Important Phrases for Examinations

1. A Beacon of Courage
English: A source of inspiration for bravery.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ସାହସର ପ୍ରେରଣାର ଉତ୍ସ

2. The Echoes Have Faded
English: The sounds or memories of an event have gradually disappeared.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଘଟଣାର ଧ୍ୱନି ବା ସ୍ମୃତି ଧୀରେ ଧୀରେ ମିଳେଇଯାଇଛି

3. Etched in the Golden Pages of History
English: Permanently remembered in glorious history.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଗୌରବମୟ ଇତିହାସରେ ଚିରସ୍ମରଣୀୟ ହୋଇ ରହିଛି

4. Enduring Spirit
English: A strong spirit that continues despite difficulties.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ପ୍ରତିକୂଳ ପରିସ୍ଥିତିରେ ମଧ୍ୟ ଅଟଳ ମନୋବଳ

5. Marked by Selflessness
English: Characterised by concern for others rather than oneself.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ନିଃସ୍ୱାର୍ଥପରତା ଦ୍ୱାରା ଚିହ୍ନିତ

6. Generations to Come
English: People who will live in the future.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଆଗାମୀ ପିଢ଼ି

7. A Poignant Reminder
English: Something that deeply moves us and reminds us of an important truth.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ: ଏକ ହୃଦୟସ୍ପର୍ଶୀ ସ୍ମାରକ

📝 Exam Corner: Poignant

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Causing a strong feeling of sadness or emotion.

Odia Meaning: ହୃଦୟସ୍ପର୍ଶୀ / ଭାବପ୍ରବଣ

Synonyms: Moving, touching, emotional, affecting.

Antonyms: Unemotional, unemotive.

Example: The story of Major Somnath Sharma is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers.

ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ: ମେଜର ସୋମନାଥ ଶର୍ମାଙ୍କ କାହାଣୀ ଭାରତୀୟ ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କ ବଳିଦାନକୁ ମନେ ପକାଇଦେଉଥିବା ଏକ ହୃଦୟସ୍ପର୍ଶୀ ସ୍ମାରକ।

🇮🇳 Values and Dispositions

🛡️ Courage: Facing danger bravely.

🤝 Selflessness: Thinking about others before oneself.

⭐ Determination: Continuing despite difficulties.

🇮🇳 Patriotism: Love and devotion towards one's country.

💐 Sacrifice: Giving up something valuable for a greater cause.

Major Somnath Sharma's life continues to inspire students and citizens through its example of courage, leadership and devotion to duty.

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The brave may fall, but their examples continue to inspire generations.

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