anāgās

 In Sanskrit, “anāgās” signifies sinlessness, faultlessness, or being free from blame or guilt.

Definition and Etymology

Anāgās (अनागस्) is derived from the prefix an- (meaning “not”) and 

the root āgas (related to sin or fault), thus literally meaning 

“without sin or fault”

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 . In grammatical terms, 

it is often used as an adjective to describe a person, divine entity,

or state characterized by purity, innocence, or moral

impeccability 

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Related Terms

• Anāgāstva (अनागास्त्व): The abstract noun form, meaning 
• sinlessness or the quality of being free from fault or blame 

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• Anagha (अनघ): Synonymous with anāgās, it denotes someone 
• or something that is innocent, faultless, pure, or free from harm

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Usage in Texts

• In the Ṛgveda, anāgās is used to describe those who are free
• from fault or sin, often in hymns addressing deities or virtuous
• beings 

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• In classical Sanskrit literature, such as the Bhāgavata Purāṇa 
• or Mahābhārata, the term is applied to virtuous characters 
• (e.g., Prahlāda, Uddhava, Vidura) emphasizing their moral
• purity and blameless conduct 

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Philosophical Implication

The term conveys the ideal of moral and spiritual purity, often used 

in religious and philosophical contexts to describe beings or states

that are exempt from wrongdoing, karmic fault, or ethical impurity. 

It can therefore denote both a moral attribute and a spiritual quality 

in Hindu thought 

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In summary, “anāgās” is a Sanskrit word denoting sinlessness,

blamelessness, and ethical or spiritual purity, and it appears in

Vedic and later texts to highlight faultless individuals or 

divine qualities.