In Sanskrit, “Krānta” (क्रान्त) broadly means ‘stepped over’,
‘gone across’, or ‘passed through’, and can refer to a step,
horse, declination, or being overcome, depending on the
context.
General Definition
The term Krānta comes from the root kram, meaning “to go”
or “to step”. It is used as a participle and adjective with meanings
including:
- Gone, passed over, traversed, crossed (e.g., moving from one
- place to another)
- Overcome, surpassed, overwhelmed (as by astonishment or
- emotion)
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Contextual Uses
1. In Hindu Literature and Rituals
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2. In Ayurveda and Ancient Science
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3. Literary and Figurative Applications
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Grammatical Notes
- Gender and forms: Krānta can appear as masculine, feminine,
- neuter, depending on context (e.g., krāntā for feminine usage in
- Purāṇic verses).
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