तथास्तु

Derived from Sanskrit तथास्तु (tathāstu, “let it be done”).

तथास्तु • (tathāstu)

1. (religion, Hinduism) amen

• आमेन (āmen) ("amen", Christian)
• आमीन (āmīn) ("amin", Muslim)

From तथा (tathā, “so, thus”) +‎ अस्तु (astu, “let it be”).

• (Vedic) IPA^(key): /tɐ́.tʰɑːs.tu/
• (Classical) IPA^(key): /t̪ɐˈt̪ʰɑːs̪.t̪u/

तथास्तु • (tathā́stu)

1. so be it, let it be done

In Hindu scriptures, this adverb was spoken by holy men and deities to tell their devotees that a blessing has been granted, to reward their dedicated devotion and service.

If a person expresses wish to a holy man/women to make him/her healthy or wealthy, and if the holy man/ women is happy with him or her, he/ she utters the word "tathastu" while blessing. What it means that I bless you that your wish will become true.

• → Hindi: तथास्तु (tathāstu) (learned)