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12,341

महाभारतः       mahābhārataḥ - book-12, chapter-341, verse-3

अहिंसानिरतो नित्यं सत्यः सज्जनसंमतः ।
न्यायप्राप्तेन वित्तेन स्वेन शीलेन चान्वितः ॥३॥
3. ahiṁsānirato nityaṁ satyaḥ sajjanasaṁmataḥ ,
nyāyaprāptena vittena svena śīlena cānvitaḥ.
3. ahiṃsānirataḥ nityaṃ satyaḥ sajjanasaṃmataḥ |
nyāyaprāptena vittena svena śīlena ca anvitaḥ
3. saḥ nityaṃ ahiṃsānirataḥ (āsīt),
satyaḥ,
sajjanasaṃmataḥ (ca āsīt) nyāyaprāptena vittena svena śīlena ca anvitaḥ (āsīt)
3. He was always dedicated to non-harm (ahiṃsā), truthful, and highly regarded by virtuous individuals. He possessed wealth acquired through just means and was endowed with excellent personal conduct.

Words meanings summery:

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  • अहिंसानिरतः (ahiṁsānirataḥ) - Describes his constant practice and commitment to the principle of non-harm (ahiṃsā). (devoted to non-violence/non-harm)
  • नित्यं (nityaṁ) - Modifies the extent of his devotion to non-violence. (always, constantly, perpetually)
  • सत्यः (satyaḥ) - Describes his character as being honest and adhering to truth. (truthful, true, real)
  • सज्जनसंमतः (sajjanasaṁmataḥ) - Highlights his high moral standing and widespread respect among righteous individuals. (esteemed by good people, approved by the virtuous)
  • न्यायप्राप्तेन (nyāyaprāptena) - Describes the ethical and righteous source of his possessions. (by wealth obtained by just means, justly acquired)
  • वित्तेन (vittena) - Refers to the Brahmin's material possessions or resources. (by wealth, by property)
  • स्वेन (svena) - Emphasizes that the character (śīla) is inherent to him, not borrowed or artificial. (by his own, by one's own)
  • शीलेन (śīlena) - Refers to his virtuous moral character and ethical behavior. (by conduct, by character, by habit)
  • (ca) - Connects 'vittena' (wealth) and 'śīlena' (character). (and, also)
  • अन्वितः (anvitaḥ) - States that the Brahmin possessed both justly acquired wealth and excellent character. (endowed with, possessed of, accompanied by)

Words meanings and morphology

अहिंसानिरतः (ahiṁsānirataḥ) - Describes his constant practice and commitment to the principle of non-harm (ahiṃsā). (devoted to non-violence/non-harm)
(adjective)
Nominative, masculine, singular of ahiṃsānirata
ahiṁsānirata - devoted to non-violence (ahiṃsā), engaged in non-harm, practicing non-injury
Tatpuruṣa compound: 'ahiṃsā' (non-violence) + 'nirata' (devoted to).
Compound type : tatpuruṣa (ahiṃsā+nirata)
  • ahiṃsā – non-violence, non-harm, non-injury, harmlessness
    noun (feminine)
    From negative prefix 'a-' and 'hiṃsā' (injury). From root 'hiṃs' (to injure).
    Root: hiṃs (class 1)
  • nirata – devoted, attached, engaged in, delighting in, occupied with
    adjective (masculine)
    Past Passive Participle
    From root 'ram' (to delight, to stop) with prefix 'ni-'.
    Prefix: ni
    Root: ram (class 1)
Note: Qualifies the implied subject (the Brahmin).
नित्यं (nityaṁ) - Modifies the extent of his devotion to non-violence. (always, constantly, perpetually)
(indeclinable)
Adverbial form of the adjective 'nitya'.
सत्यः (satyaḥ) - Describes his character as being honest and adhering to truth. (truthful, true, real)
(adjective)
Nominative, masculine, singular of satya
satya - truthful, true, real, honest, sincere
From 'sat' (being, existent), derived from root 'as' (to be).
Root: as (class 2)
Note: Qualifies the implied subject (the Brahmin).
सज्जनसंमतः (sajjanasaṁmataḥ) - Highlights his high moral standing and widespread respect among righteous individuals. (esteemed by good people, approved by the virtuous)
(adjective)
Nominative, masculine, singular of sajjanasaṃmata
sajjanasaṁmata - esteemed by good people, approved by the virtuous, respected by noble individuals
Tatpuruṣa compound: 'sajjana' (good person) + 'saṃmata' (esteemed).
Compound type : tatpuruṣa (sajjana+saṃmata)
  • sajjana – good person, virtuous individual, gentleman
    noun (masculine)
    Compound of 'sat' (good, virtuous) + 'jana' (person).
  • saṃmata – esteemed, approved, honored, considered, accepted
    adjective (masculine)
    Past Passive Particatijple
    From root 'man' (to think, believe) with prefix 'sam-'.
    Prefix: sam
    Root: man (class 4)
Note: Qualifies the implied subject (the Brahmin).
न्यायप्राप्तेन (nyāyaprāptena) - Describes the ethical and righteous source of his possessions. (by wealth obtained by just means, justly acquired)
(adjective)
Instrumental, neuter, singular of nyāyaprāpta
nyāyaprāpta - obtained by justice, acquired by rightful means, justly gained
Tatpuruṣa compound: 'nyāya' (justice) + 'prāpta' (obtained).
Compound type : tatpuruṣa (nyāya+prāpta)
  • nyāya – justice, rule, method, system, logical argument
    noun (masculine)
    From root 'i' (to go) with prefix 'ni-a-'.
    Prefixes: ni+ā
    Root: i (class 2)
  • prāpta – obtained, reached, acquired, happened
    adjective (neuter)
    Past Passive Participle
    From root 'āp' (to obtain, reach) with prefix 'pra-'.
    Prefix: pra
    Root: āp (class 5)
Note: Agrees with 'vittena'.
वित्तेन (vittena) - Refers to the Brahmin's material possessions or resources. (by wealth, by property)
(noun)
Instrumental, neuter, singular of vitta
vitta - wealth, property, possession, discovered, known
Past Passive Participle (used as noun)
From root 'vid' (to find, to gain).
Root: vid (class 6)
स्वेन (svena) - Emphasizes that the character (śīla) is inherent to him, not borrowed or artificial. (by his own, by one's own)
(pronoun)
Instrumental, neuter, singular of sva
sva - own, one's own, self, kindred
Note: Agrees with 'śīlena'.
शीलेन (śīlena) - Refers to his virtuous moral character and ethical behavior. (by conduct, by character, by habit)
(noun)
Instrumental, neuter, singular of śīla
śīla - conduct, character, habit, custom, moral quality, virtue
From root 'śīl' (to practice, to serve).
Root: śīl (class 1)
(ca) - Connects 'vittena' (wealth) and 'śīlena' (character). (and, also)
(indeclinable)
Conjunction.
अन्वितः (anvitaḥ) - States that the Brahmin possessed both justly acquired wealth and excellent character. (endowed with, possessed of, accompanied by)
(adjective)
Nominative, masculine, singular of anvita
anvita - endowed with, possessed of, accompanied by, connected with
Past Passive Participle
From root 'i' (to go) with prefix 'anu-'.
Prefix: anu
Root: i (class 2)
Note: Qualifies the implied subject (the Brahmin).