anapahanana

 In Sanskrit, “Anapahanana” (अनपहनन) means “not repelling from” or “non-repulsion,” derived from the compound an-apahanana.

Definition and Etymology

The term Anapahanana is a noun (from PBr. Sanskrit sources) formed 

as a dvandva-style compound: an- meaning “not” or “without,” and 

apahanana related to “repelling” or “rejecting.” Hence, Anapahanana

literally conveys the sense of not pushing away, not rejecting, 

or refraining from repulsion

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 . In certain Hindu 

and Pāli contexts, it is associated with inner tolerance or acceptance

toward external or internal experiences.

Contextual Usage

• In Hinduism and Sanskrit literature, the word appears in 
• discussions of moral, ethical, or spiritual qualities, often emphasizing 
• serenity, impartiality, or equanimity.
• Although similar in sound to Ānāpāna (आनापान), Anapahanana is 
• primarily a descriptive Sanskrit term related to attitude and 
• mental disposition rather than a meditative technique

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Related Terms

• Pāli equivalent: While Sanskrit uses Anapahanana, Pāli and Prakrit 
• may use similar compounds to signify non-repulsion or refraining
• from pushing away.
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In summary, Anapahanana in Sanskrit refers to the state or quality

of not repelling, rejecting, or resisting, a concept often applied

in ethical, philosophical, or spiritual contexts 

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