Meaning:
Both "karanam" and "kāraṇam" mean "cause," "reason," or "origin."
Example:
* Malayalam: "Enthinaa karanam?" (എന്തിനാ കാരണം?)
* Sanskrit: "Kim kāraṇam?" (किं कारणम्?)
* Meaning: What is the reason?
Note: While "karanam" is a direct translation, there might be other Sanskrit words with similar meanings, depending on the context. For example, "hetu" (हेतु) is another Sanskrit word for "reason" or "cause."