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dyūtaṁ

 The Sanskrit word “dyūtaṁ” (द्युतम्) generally means 

“dice”, “a gambling throw”, or “gambling” in English, 

and can also imply “a venture or risk associated with chance”.


Meaning and Usage


Primary meanings:

  • DiceRefers to the small cubes used in games of chance 
  • in ancient India.
  • GamblingDenotes the act of playing for stakes or wagering, 
  • especially with dice.
  • throw stake chanceSymbolically, it can represent any 
  • action that involves risk or uncertainty, often metaphorically 
  • in Sanskrit literature.

Grammatical notes:


Example usage in Sanskrit literature:

  • “अश्वमेधस्य पूर्वं क्रीडायां द्युतम् अपवर्तयन्ति।”
    (Before the Ashvamedha, they would engage in gambling 
  • game involving dice.)

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