The Sanskrit word "pāda" (पाद) primarily means "foot"
or "leg," but also carries extended meanings such as a
quarter of a verse, part of a stanza, a step, or a metaphorical
‘base’ in philosophical and literary contexts
Primary Meanings
- 5 Sources
Extended Usage
- 5 Sources
Summary of Key Contexts
Context | Meaning |
|---|---|
Literal/Physical | Foot, leg, toes, sole |
Literary/Poetic | Quarter of a stanza, verse, line |
Philosophical/Religious | Base or foundation, feet of deities, lotus feet, spiritual grounding |
Yoga/Practice | Involvement or positioning of the feet in asanas and techniques |
Architecture | Foot of a pillar, plinth, structural base |
Grammar | Inflected word, metrical division of a verse |
architecture, and spiritual or metaphorical support in philosophical texts . Its specific interpretation depends on the textual and disciplinary context.
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