The term "pravartitām" (प्रवर्तिताम्) in Sanskrit generally
denotes something “set in motion, initiated, established,
or carried onward,” often used in classical texts to indicate
action, commencement, or instigation.
Grammatical Analysis
- 2 Sources
Core Meanings
Set in operation – the act of beginning or causing something to
be carried out, e.g., a ritual, command, or practice.
Established / founded – formal initiation or confirmation of
a rule, teaching, or pattern.
Prompted / instigated – inciting an action or inspiring motion.
Made to go forward / revolved – literal or figurative movement,
such as turning a chariot wheel or initiating a process.
Kindled / lighted – metaphorical usage implying stimulation,
like lighting a lamp or igniting knowledge.
Accomplished / completed – in context of performance or
fulfillment of a prescribed activity.
Usage in Texts
Example in a Sentence
- Yajñaṁ pravartitām kṛtvā prārabdhāḥ karmāṇi –
- “Having initiated the sacrifice, the designated
- actions are set into motion.”
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