saahas

Saahas is a noun used in several Indian languages, most commonly Hindi and Marathi, meaning courage, bravery, or boldness. It derives from the Sanskrit word sāhasa (also transliterated sāhāsa), which denotes daring and valour. In everyday language, saahas refers to the capacity to face danger, difficulty, or pain with resolve.

In literature and culture, saahas is associated with heroic action and moral courage. It is a recurring theme in poetry and folk songs, where characters display determination in the face of hardship. In modern usage, the term appears in motivational discourse and self-help contexts, encouraging people to summon saahas to pursue goals, take calculated risks, or stand up for what is right. Common phrases include saahas rakhna (to keep one’s courage), saahas dikhana (to demonstrate bravery), and saahasik (a courageous person).

Related terms include veerta (valor), bahaduri (bravery), and himmat (courage). Adjectival forms such as sāhasī (courageous) and sāhasik (bold or daring) are widely used in everyday speech. The concept of saahas is closely tied to both physical daring and moral resolve, and it remains a common element of Indian narrative, folklore, and contemporary discourse. In transliteration, spellings vary, with sahas, sāhasa, or sāhāsa used depending on the language and script.