General Joy:
* आनन्द (ānanda): This is the most common and direct translation of "joy". It means "bliss, happiness, delight".
Specific Types of Joy:
* प्रमोद (pramoda): This refers to "joy, pleasure, delight, exhilaration". It implies a more lively and energetic kind of joy.
* हर्ष (harṣa): This translates to "joy, gladness, delight, exuberance". It suggests a more intense and emotional type of joy.
* सुख (sukha): While often translated as "happiness", it can also mean "pleasure, comfort, well-being", encompassing a sense of peaceful joy.
Other Related Words:
* मनोरम (manorama): This means "pleasing, delightful, charming", and can be used to express joy derived from something beautiful or pleasant.
* उत्साह (utsaha): This refers to "enthusiasm, zeal, vigor", which can be associated with joy and excitement.
The best word to use depends on the context and the specific type of joy you want to express.