In Sanskrit, "Aṣṭa" (अष्ट) primarily denotes the number
eight and is used across various contexts in mathematics,
astronomy, philosophy, and religious texts.
Etymology and Linguistic Roots
Literal Meaning
- Ordinal form: aṣṭama, meaning “eighth.”
- Multiplicative form: aṣṭadhā, meaning “eightfold.”
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Contextual and Cultural Uses
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Derived and Related Forms
- Combining forms for compounds: aṣṭā
- Stem forms: aṣṭán
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