bahiḥ

 

The Sanskrit word "bahiḥ" (बहि:) generally means 

"outside," "external," or "beyond."

Meaning and Usage

Primary meaning:

"bahiḥ" is an adverb or locative expression denoting outside 

a place or beyond a boundary

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 . For example, it can indicate 

direction or location:

• गृहात् बहिḥ (gṛhāt bahiḥ) → "outside the house"
• पुस्तकालयात् बहिḥ (pustakālayāt bahiḥ) → "outside the library"

Extended meanings:

In certain contexts, "bahiḥ" can imply external aspects, public 

spheres, or things that are beyond one’s immediate control 

or inner self. It contrasts with internal or inner notions, 

often paired with "antah" (अंतः), meaning "inside."

Grammatical note:

"bahiḥ" is formed from the root "bahu," associated with the sense 

of extension or outwardness, and takes a visarga at the end when 

used in classical Sanskrit to indicate separation or exteriority. 

It can modify nouns or be used adverbially in sentences.

Synonyms: 

Words with similar meaning include bahira (बाहिर, “external”), 

parah (परः, “beyond”), and bahya (बाह्य, “outward, external”).

Example in Classical Usage

• बहि: मार्गे तस्य व्यक्ति:। (bahiḥ mārge tasya vyaktiḥ) → "That person 
• is on the outside path."
• यदा बहि: प्रकटन्ति, तदा विषयः ज्ञायते। (yadā bahiḥ prakaṭanti,
• tadā viṣayaḥ jñāyate) → "When it appears outwardly, 
• the subject is known."

Thus, "bahiḥ" is generally understood as "outside" or "external," 

suitable for indicating location, direction, or outward manifestation 

of something

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