anavasara

 Anavasara (अनवसर) in Sanskrit broadly refers to 'absence of leisure,' 'being busy,' or 'occurring at an inopportune or untimely moment.'

Definition and Etymology

The word Anavasara is a compound composed of “an” (a negation)

and “avasara” (opportunity, leisure, or suitable time). Literally, it conveys

the sense of “without opportunity” or “ill-timed”

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In Sanskrit literature, it can function as both an adjective and a noun, 

depending on the context:

• Adjective: Busy, occupied, unseasonable, inopportune, or ill-timed.
• Noun: Absence of leisure, want of opportunity, or unseasonableness 

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Usage in Literature

Classical Sanskrit works use Anavasara to describe situations or 

actions that are poorly timed or inconvenient. Examples include:

• Busy or occupied periods where there is no chance for rest or leisure.
• Events or actions happening out of season or inopportunely, 
• for instance, ill-timed sacrifices or interactions.
• The term has also been used in Marathi, Prakrit, Kannada, and 
• Nepali with similar meanings relating to untimeliness or lack of
• availability 

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Summary of Core Meanings

Absence of leisure or opportunity – emphasizing being busy and 

without free time 

Inopportune or ill-timed – referring to actions or events happening

 at a time that is unsuitable or inconvenient 

Unseasonable or untimely – describing occurrences that are out of

 place or lack proper timing 

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Overall, Anavasara describes the lack of an appropriate moment or 

opportunity for action, highlighting untimeliness and busyness. It is 

commonly cited in Sanskrit dictionaries such as Monier-Williams and 

is relevant in linguistic studies of classical Indian texts and related 

languages 

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