an unnata

 

In Sanskrit, "an unnata" (अनुन्नत) means “not elevated” or 

“not raised,” indicating something that is low, humble, 

or level, as opposed to being high, lifted, 

or exalted

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Definition and Linguistic Details

The term is an adjective (mfn.) formed by the prefix “an-” (negation) 

and the root “unnata”, which itself means “elevated” or

“raised” 

Sanskrit Dictionary

. Hence, "an unnata" literally conveys the

idea of not being elevated, lifted, or exalted. It can appear in various 

contexts to describe objects, physical features, mental states, or 

abstract qualities that are level, humble, or modest

Usage in Sanskrit Texts

• Physical description: It can describe something that is not physically 
• raised, such as a landscape, structure, or body part that is level or 
• low in position 

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• Contrast with “unnata”: While unnata refers to being physically 
• or figuratively “high, proud, or prominent,” adding the negation
• “an” reverses this, emphasizing lack of elevation, simplicity, 
• or stability

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Related Terms

Several related Sanskrit words convey nuanced meanings:

• Anunnatā: Refers to the abstract quality of not being elevated or
• arrogance-free 

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• Anunnaḍa / Anunnamana / Anunnahanata: Variants used in 
• classical dictionaries and Buddhist texts with similar connotations
• of humility or lack of prominence

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In summary, “an unnata” in Sanskrit conveys both literal and figurative

meanings of “not raised” or “not exalted,” and is used to describe 

physical lowliness, levelness, or qualities like humility, calmness,

and moderation. It stands in direct opposition to “unnata”, which

indicates height, elevation, or prominence 

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