Parasya pustakaṃ paṭha

 The Sanskrit phrase "Parasya pustakaṃ paṭha" 

translates to "Read the book of another" or "Read 

another's book", with each word reflecting specific 

grammatical roles in the sentence.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Parasya (परस्य)

• This is the genitive singular form of para (पर), meaning 
• "of another", "transcendent".

Pustakaṃ (पुस्तकं)

• Pustaka refers to a book or written text, and pustakaṃ is in 
• the accusative singular neuter, marking it as the direct object 
• of the sentence 

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Paṭha (पठ)

• This is a verb in imperative singular form, derived from the 
• root paṭh (पठ्), meaning "to read" or "to recite"

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• As an imperative, it is a command addressed to the listener, 
• instructing them to read the object.

Grammatical Structure

• Parasya: Genitive case → shows possession ("of another").
• Pustakaṃ: Accusative case → the object being read.
• Paṭha: Imperative verb → action to perform (“read”).

This follows the typical Sanskrit SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) pattern, 

although the subject is implicit in an imperative sentence (often 

understood as “you”).

Complete Translation

Putting these elements together, "Parasya pustakaṃ paṭha" can 

be understood as:

• "Read another’s book." (imperative command to someone)
• Here, para may refer to a person or a concept depending on 
• context, while pustakaṃ is the object, and paṭha is the action.

This phrase is a simple, classical example of Sanskrit grammar 

illustrating genitive possession, accusative object marking, and 

imperative verbal form in one sentence 

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