saṁśritāḥ

 The Sanskrit word "saṁśritāḥ" is written 

in Devanagari as "संश्रिताः"

The Sanskrit word "saṁśritāḥ" translates as "having taken 

shelter of" or "resorting to," often implying dependence or 

association with something.

Linguistic Meaning

The term saṁśritāḥ is derived from the root śṛ, meaning 

"to shelter" or "to take refuge," with the prefix sam-, which intensifies 

or conveys thoroughness. As a past participle plural, it literally 

means:

• “Those who have taken shelter”
• “Resorting to”
• “Dependent upon”

It often conveys the sense of aligning with, relying on, or being 

influenced by a particular entity, quality, or principle.

Contextual Example

In Bhagavad Gita 16.18, the word appears in the phrase:

• "ca saṁśritāḥ mām ātma-para-deheṣu"
• Translated as: “and becoming envious, they resort to Me, 
• situated within their own bodies and the bodies of others”

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Here, saṁśritāḥ describes the demons or individuals who, bewildered 

by ego, lust, anger, and pride, “take refuge” in or align with the Supreme 

Being in a misguided or envious manner.

Summary

• Primary meaning: “having taken shelter of,” “resorting to,” or 
• “dependent on.”
• Grammatical note: Past participle, plural masculine form.
• Contextual nuance: Indicates reliance, association, or attachment, 
• which can be positive (seeking shelter in God) or negative 
• (misguided alignment with lust, ego, or anger).

By understanding saṁśritāḥ in both grammatical and scriptural contexts, 

one can better interpret Sanskrit texts, especially philosophical 

or devotional literature like the Bhagavad Gita 

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