महाभारतः
mahābhārataḥ
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book-12, chapter-341, verse-3
अहिंसानिरतो नित्यं सत्यः सज्जनसंमतः ।
न्यायप्राप्तेन वित्तेन स्वेन शीलेन चान्वितः ॥३॥
न्यायप्राप्तेन वित्तेन स्वेन शीलेन चान्वितः ॥३॥
3. ahiṁsānirato nityaṁ satyaḥ sajjanasaṁmataḥ ,
nyāyaprāptena vittena svena śīlena cānvitaḥ.
nyāyaprāptena vittena svena śīlena cānvitaḥ.
3.
ahiṃsānirataḥ nityaṃ satyaḥ sajjanasaṃmataḥ |
nyāyaprāptena vittena svena śīlena ca anvitaḥ
nyāyaprāptena vittena svena śīlena ca anvitaḥ
3.
saḥ nityaṃ ahiṃsānirataḥ (āsīt),
satyaḥ,
sajjanasaṃmataḥ (ca āsīt) nyāyaprāptena vittena svena śīlena ca anvitaḥ (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)
- च (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)
च (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).