anati

 In Sanskrit, "Anati" (अनति) generally means "not very much," "moderation," or can refer to bending, bowing, or obeisance depending on context.

Meanings and Usages

As a prefix or adjective (अनति, anati)

"Not very much" or "not too much," often used in compounds to

indicate moderation. 

For example:

• anati-priyam — not very palatable
• anati-velam — without delay 

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2. As a feminine noun (आनति, ānati)

• Bending, bowing, or stooping, either literally or figuratively.
• A bow, salutation, or obeisance, as a sign of respect or submission.
• Delight, satisfaction, or pleasure in certain contexts of classical
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Classical references include:

• Kirātārjunīya and Amaruśataka, where ānati denotes literal or 
• symbolic bowing 

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• Works like Kathāsaritsāgara also use ānati to indicate submission 
• or reverence 

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3. Variations and derivations

• Derived forms include: ∼ ānatiḥ (feminine), used in literature and
• Puranic texts.
• Compounds often combine "anati" with other words to express
• qualities like inviolability, imperishability, or absence of delay. 
• Examples include anatikramaḥ (moderation) and anativyādhya
• (invulnerable) 

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4. Cultural and literary context

• The term appears in Hindu, Buddhist, and classical Sanskrit literature,
• typically conveying respect, moderation, or a state of modesty.
• In Pali and Sanskrit texts, similar meanings relate to
• reverence or obedience 

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In short, "anati" can denote moderation, bending or bowing,

salutation, or obeisance, with the exact meaning determined by 

context in the text or compound word structure 

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