The Sanskrit term "karābhyāṁ" means
"with both hands," and it is the
instrumental dual form of "kara,"
which means hand.
Grammatical Breakdown
- Root word: kara (कर) — meaning "hand"
- Suffix and case: -bhyāṁ is the instrumental dual ending
- in Sanskrit
- 2 Sources
Usage in Scriptures
of wielding the bow .
Key Points
- Instrumental Case: "karābhyāṁ" is always dual and
- instrumental, emphasizing two hands as the instrument
- of the action.
- Contextual Flexibility: While literally meaning "with both
- hands," the term metaphorically signifies full engagement
- or complete effort in an activity.
- Common Contexts:
- Religious rituals and mantras (holding sacred items)
- Martial arts or epic battles (bow and weapon handling)
- Stories and narratives to describe active engagement by
- characters (Bhāgavatam)
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