ajurya

 Ajurya (अजुर्य) in Sanskrit primarily means "not subject to decay or old age," often interpreted as imperishable, strong, or very swift, and is used as an adjective in Vedic texts.

Definitions and Context

Imperishable or Not Aging: Ajurya denotes something that does 

not age or decay, highlighting permanence and durability 

It is an adjective derived from the Vedic root "a-jur," emphasizing

 qualities of strength and immortality.

Strength and Speed: In some Vedic contexts, Ajurya describes

 beings or objects that are exceptionally strong, robust, 

or very swift

For example, the Rigveda (8.1.2) uses it in reference to bulls 

as symbols of vitality and vigor.

Vedic Usage: The term appears in several Vedic hymns, 

including Rig Veda VI.17.13. It is used to describe qualities

 that transcend ordinary limitations, implying a state of excellence or superiority in endurance or action 

Synonyms: Related Sanskrit terms include Ajura, which shares

 the sense of imperishability or exceptional power 

Etymology

• Ajurya comes from a-jur, where a- is a privative prefix (meaning "not") 
• and jur relates to decay or old age. Therefore, the literal meaning is
• "that which is not subject to decay" 

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• It appears in ancient Sanskrit dictionaries and Vedic commentaries 
• as an adjective describing durable, enduring, or unusually capable 
• entities.
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In summary, Ajurya is a Sanskrit adjective conveying imperishability, 

exceptional strength, or swiftness, often used in Vedic literature to

describe divine or exalted qualities 

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