Spandana (స్పందన)
* Literal meaning: Vibration, pulsation, response
* Conceptual meaning: A general term for any kind of reaction or response to an external stimulus. It can refer to:
* Physical response: Like the beating of your heart, or a muscle twitching.
* Emotional response: Like feeling happy when someone compliments you.
* Mental response: Like a thought that pops into your head when you hear a word.
Prati Spandana (ప్రతిస్పందన)
* Literal meaning: Counter-vibration, counter-response
* Conceptual meaning: This is a specific kind of response, where there is an active and deliberate reaction to a stimulus. It emphasizes a direct and purposeful response, often with the intention to counter or interact with the original stimulus.
Examples:
* Spandana:
* The sound of the bell triggered a spandana in the dog's ears. (The dog simply heard the sound)
* The news report sparked a spandana of fear in the community. (People felt fear, but didn't necessarily act on it)
* Prati Spandana:
* The student gave a prati spandana to the teacher's question by raising his hand. (The student actively responded to the question)
* The team showed a strong prati spandana to the opponent's attack. (The team actively defended against the attack)
Key Difference:
* Spandana is a broad term for any response, while Prati Spandana is a specific type of response that involves active and deliberate action.
Hope this clarifies the difference!