ūrddham

 The Sanskrit word “ūrddham” (ऊर्धम्) means 

“upward,” “raised,” “elevated,” or “high.”

Detailed Explanation

• Sanskrit form: ऊर्धम् (ūrddham)
• Part of speech: Typically an adverb or adjective depending 
• on context
• Meaning: It conveys the sense of upwards, above, elevated, 
• or lifted, and is often used to indicate direction or position 
• in space
• Usage examples:
  • In Yoga, ūrddham appears in terms like ūrddhva hastasana 
  • (raised hands pose) or ūrddhva mukha svanasana 
  • (upward-facing dog pose), indicating the motion or orientation 
  • upwards.
  • In general Sanskrit literature, it can describe high positions, 
  • raised objects, or elevated concepts.
• Etymology: Derived from the root √ūrdh which relates to rising 
• or going up; the suffix -am makes it neuter and often used as 
• an adverb meaning “upwards.”

Thus, ūrddham is a versatile Sanskrit adjective/adverb meaning 

“upward” or “elevated”, describing either physical directions or 

metaphorical heights.