Upādāya (उपादाय) in Sanskrit generally means "taking up,"
"having taken," or "making use of," and functions as a gerund
or preposition depending on context
Etymology and Formation
Usage in Sanskrit Texts
Grammatical Function:
Upādāya often functions as a gerund (absolutive) accompanied
by accusative or genitive cases. It can act as a prepositional phrase,
meaning "for the sake of," "on the basis of," or "with reference to."
Examples include:
It is also used in philosophical or ritual contexts to indicate making
use of something or initiating an action based on a precedent.
Semantic Range
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Related Terms
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