dravati

 The word "dravati" is written in Devanagari 

as "द्रवति"

The Sanskrit word "dravati" primarily means "he/she runs" 

or "flows," derived from the root √dru, and is used as 

a third-person singular present tense verb 

in Classical Sanskrit.

Grammatical Context

• Root: √dru
• Verb Class: Class 1 (parasmaipada)
• Form: Third person singular, present tense, indicative
• Devanagari: द्रवति
• Pronunciation: /d̪ɾɐ.ʋɐ.t̪i/ (Classical)
• Literary Usage: Used in Vedic and Classical Sanskrit texts to 
• indicate motion or running 

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Meaning and Usage

• Literal Meaning: he/she runs, moves swiftly, flows, or disperses 

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• Extended Usage: Can imply running apart or in different directions, 
• escaping, or the flowing of liquids or energy. For example, 
• rivers or streams are often described using "dravati" 
• to indicate the movement of water 

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Related Forms and Notes

• Nonfinite forms: द्रोतु॑म् (drótum) – infinitive form used in 
• compounds or with auxiliary verbs 

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• Related Words: The root √dru also forms other verbs and 
• derivatives related to movement, running, or escaping 

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• Cognates: It shares Proto-Indo-European roots with Ancient 
• Greek δράω (dráō), meaning “to act or run” 

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In summary, "dravati" is a Sanskrit verb meaning “he/she runs,” 

“he/she flows,” or “moves”, adaptable to describe physical motion, 

water flow, or metaphorical movement in classical texts. Its usage 

reflects speed, dispersal, or continuity depending on context 

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