atvarā

 In Sanskrit, "Atvarā" (अत्वरा) means freedom from haste, slowness, or want of precipitate action. It denotes deliberate or careful conduct rather than speed or urgency.

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Etymology and Grammatical Classification

The word atvarā is a feminine noun derived from the compound a-tvarā, 

where the prefix a- denotes negation and tvarā (त्वरा) means haste or 

quickness. Thus, "atvarā" literally translates to non-hastiness or absence 

of speed

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 . As a grammatical term, it can appear as:

• Atvarā (feminine noun) — representing freedom from haste, slowness, 
• or measured action.
• Atvara (adjective) — describing someone or something as not hasty,
• deliberate, or slow

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Usage in Sanskrit Literature

"Atvarā" appears in classical Sanskrit texts such as the

Mānavadharmaśāstra, Mahābhārata, and the works of Yājñavalkya,

where it refers to acting without precipitate haste, with care and

consideration

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 . For example:

• In Mānavadharmaśāstra 3.235, it is mentioned in the context of 
• praśaṃsanti śaucamakrodhamatvarām, emphasizing measured 
• and deliberate conduct during sacred rituals 

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Synonyms and Related Terms

• Tvarā — swiftness, speed, or haste
• Sa-tvara — hastening or quickly 

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"Atvarā" thus conveys the opposite of tvarā: calm, deliberate, and 

careful action.

Cross-Linguistic Equivalents

In Chinese, "atvarā" is sometimes translated as 不急 (bù jí), meaning

"not urgent" 

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In summary, atvarā is a classical Sanskrit concept expressing slowness,

carefulness, and freedom from undue haste, often applied in ethical, 

ritualistic, or behavioral contexts in Hindu texts and literature 

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