महाभारतः
mahābhārataḥ
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book-12, chapter-118, verse-19
दानाच्छेदे स्वयंकारी सुद्वारः सुखदर्शनः ।
आर्तहस्तप्रदो नित्यमाप्तंमन्यो नये रतः ॥१९॥
आर्तहस्तप्रदो नित्यमाप्तंमन्यो नये रतः ॥१९॥
19. dānācchede svayaṁkārī sudvāraḥ sukhadarśanaḥ ,
ārtahastaprado nityamāptaṁmanyo naye rataḥ.
ārtahastaprado nityamāptaṁmanyo naye rataḥ.
19.
dānāt chede svayaṃkārī sudvāraḥ sukhadarśanaḥ
ārtahastapradaḥ nityam āptaṃmanyaḥ naye rataḥ
ārtahastapradaḥ nityam āptaṃmanyaḥ naye rataḥ
19.
saḥ dānāt chede svayaṃkārī sudvāraḥ sukhadarśanaḥ nityam
ārtahastapradaḥ āptaṃmanyaḥ ca naye rataḥ (bhavet)
ārtahastapradaḥ āptaṃmanyaḥ ca naye rataḥ (bhavet)
19.
He should act independently in matters of charity (dāna) and distribution, be easily approachable, pleasant to behold, always extend a helping hand to the distressed, consider himself trustworthy, and be devoted to proper policy.
Words meanings summery:
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- दानात् (dānāt) - in matters related to giving (dāna) or charity (from giving, from charity, by means of a gift)
- छेदे (chede) - in matters of division or distribution (e.g., resources) (in cutting, in division, in separation)
- स्वयंकारी (svayaṁkārī) - one who acts independently or on his own initiative (in specific matters) (acting by oneself, independent in action)
- सुद्वारः (sudvāraḥ) - easily accessible to his subjects (having a good door/entrance, easily accessible, easily approachable)
- सुखदर्शनः (sukhadarśanaḥ) - pleasant and amiable in appearance and demeanor (pleasant to behold, easy to see, good-looking)
- आर्तहस्तप्रदः (ārtahastapradaḥ) - one who provides assistance to those in distress or difficulty (giving help to the distressed, offering a helping hand to the suffering)
- नित्यम् (nityam) - always, consistently (constantly, always, perpetually)
- आप्तंमन्यः (āptaṁmanyaḥ) - considering himself a reliable and trustworthy person (considering oneself trustworthy, thinking oneself to be fit)
- नये (naye) - in matters of political policy or ethical conduct (in policy, in conduct, in justice, in guidance)
- रतः (rataḥ) - devoted to, diligently engaged in (policy/conduct) (engaged in, devoted to, delighted in)
Words meanings and morphology
दानात् (dānāt) - in matters related to giving (dāna) or charity (from giving, from charity, by means of a gift)
(noun)
Ablative, neuter, singular of dāna
dāna - giving, donation, gift, charity (dāna)
Verbal Noun
From √dā (to give) + -na suffix.
Root: dā (class 3)
Note: Indicates the domain or context.
छेदे (chede) - in matters of division or distribution (e.g., resources) (in cutting, in division, in separation)
(noun)
Locative, masculine, singular of cheda
cheda - cutting, breaking, division, separation, splitting, section
Verbal Noun
From √chid (to cut, divide) + -a suffix.
Root: chid (class 7)
Note: Indicates the domain or context.
स्वयंकारी (svayaṁkārī) - one who acts independently or on his own initiative (in specific matters) (acting by oneself, independent in action)
(adjective)
Nominative, masculine, singular of svayaṃkārin
svayaṁkārin - acting by oneself, independent in action, doing it himself
From svayam (self) + kārin (doing).
Compound type : tatpuruṣa (svayam+kārin)
- svayam – oneself, by oneself, spontaneously
indeclinable
Reflexive pronoun used as an indeclinable. - kārin – doing, making, causing, agent
adjective (masculine)
Agent noun (ṇini pratyaya)
From √kṛ (to do, make) + -in suffix.
Root: kṛ (class 8)
Note: Agrees with implied rājā.
सुद्वारः (sudvāraḥ) - easily accessible to his subjects (having a good door/entrance, easily accessible, easily approachable)
(adjective)
Nominative, masculine, singular of sudvāra
sudvāra - having a good door/entrance, easily accessible, easily approachable
Compound type : bahuvrīhi (su+dvāra)
- su – good, well, excellent, easy
prefix - dvāra – door, gate, entrance
noun (neuter)
Root: dhvṛ (class 1)
Note: Agrees with implied rājā.
सुखदर्शनः (sukhadarśanaḥ) - pleasant and amiable in appearance and demeanor (pleasant to behold, easy to see, good-looking)
(adjective)
Nominative, masculine, singular of sukhadarśana
sukhadarśana - pleasant to behold, easy to see, good-looking, lovely appearance
Compound type : bahuvrīhi (sukha+darśana)
- sukha – happiness, joy, pleasure, comfort, ease
noun (neuter) - darśana – seeing, looking, vision, appearance, perception, doctrine
noun (neuter)
Verbal Noun
From √dṛś (to see) + -ana suffix.
Root: dṛś (class 1)
Note: Agrees with implied rājā.
आर्तहस्तप्रदः (ārtahastapradaḥ) - one who provides assistance to those in distress or difficulty (giving help to the distressed, offering a helping hand to the suffering)
(adjective)
Nominative, masculine, singular of ārtahastaprada
ārtahastaprada - giving help to the distressed, offering a helping hand to the suffering
Compound type : tatpuruṣa (ārta+hastaprada)
- ārta – distressed, afflicted, suffering, pained
adjective
Past Passive Participle
From root √ṛ (to go, move) with prefix ā-. Or from root √ṛt (to distress).
Prefix: ā
Root: ṛ (class 3) - hastaprada – hand-giver, helper, one who offers a hand
adjective (masculine)
Compound of hasta (hand) and prada (giver). - hasta – hand, arm, trunk of an elephant
noun (masculine)
Root: han (class 2) - prada – giving, bestowing, granting
adjective (masculine)
Agent noun
From √dā (to give) with prefix pra-.
Prefix: pra
Root: dā (class 3)
Note: Agrees with implied rājā.
नित्यम् (nityam) - always, consistently (constantly, always, perpetually)
(indeclinable)
Adverbial use of neuter singular nominative/accusative of adjective nitya.
Note: Modifies ārtahastapradaḥ and āptaṃmanyaḥ.
आप्तंमन्यः (āptaṁmanyaḥ) - considering himself a reliable and trustworthy person (considering oneself trustworthy, thinking oneself to be fit)
(adjective)
Nominative, masculine, singular of āptaṃmanya
āptaṁmanya - considering oneself trustworthy, thinking oneself to be fit, believing in one's own capabilities
Compound ending with -manya (from √man, to think, believe).
Compound type : karmadhāraya (āpta+manya)
- āpta – trustworthy, reliable, fit, capable, obtained, reached
adjective
Past Passive Participle
From root √āp (to obtain, reach) + -ta suffix.
Root: āp (class 5) - manya – thinking, considering, believing
adjective
Verbal derivative adjective
From √man (to think) + -ya suffix.
Root: man (class 4)
Note: Agrees with implied rājā.
नये (naye) - in matters of political policy or ethical conduct (in policy, in conduct, in justice, in guidance)
(noun)
Locative, masculine, singular of naya
naya - conduct, policy, prudence, justice, leading, guidance
Verbal Noun
From √nī (to lead, guide) + -a suffix.
Root: nī (class 1)
Note: Indicates the sphere of activity for rataḥ.
रतः (rataḥ) - devoted to, diligently engaged in (policy/conduct) (engaged in, devoted to, delighted in)
(adjective)
Nominative, masculine, singular of rata
rata - engaged in, devoted to, delighted in, fond of, attached to
Past Passive Participle
From root √ram (to delight, enjoy, be pleased) + -ta suffix.
Root: ram (class 1)
Note: Agrees with implied rājā.