"Dhāraye" is a Sanskrit verb form generally
meaning "he/she/it holds, bears, sustains, or possesses,"
deriving from the root "dhṛ," which means
"to hold or support."
Etymology and Grammar
- Dhāraya is causative, implying "to cause to hold" or "to
- make sustain."
- It can appear in different grammatical forms: singular, plural,
- masculine, feminine, or neuter, depending on context.
- For instance, dhārayaḥ (धारयः) is nominative singular
- masculine.
Core Meanings
- Holding/Bearing/Sustaining: Something or someone
- that actively holds, supports, or carries. Example: a pillar
- dhāraye supports a roof.
- Owing a Sum (Debtor): In financial or social contexts,
- dhāraye can imply a person who is liable or owes something
- (e.g., debts).
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Usage in Literature
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