aneka kālavadhi

 The phrase "aneka kālavadhi" in Sanskrit means "of many long durations" or "lasting for a long time."

Breaking down the phrase

• Aneka (अनेक): This is a common Sanskrit word meaning many,
• numerous, several. It is used to denote multiplicity or abundance
• in quantity or instances.
• Kāla (काल): Refers to time. In Sanskrit, it can mean period, epoch, 
• duration, or the concept of time itself.
• Vadhi / Avadhi (वधि / अवधि): In this context, avadhi (अवधि) is 
• more appropriate and refers to period, span, limit, or duration.

When combined, aneka kālavadhi (अनेक्कालावधि) literally translates

to "many periods of time" or "a long duration", and can imply something

lasting for a considerable or indefinite length of time in literary or 

philosophical contexts.

Usage in Sanskrit literature

• The phrase can be found in classical Sanskrit texts to describe 
• long durations of events, existence, or epochs, often in cosmology, 
• historical narratives, or spiritual context.
• For instance, it could refer to someone residing in a place or 
• performing a task for a long time, or describe cosmic cycles 
• lasting for many yugas or ages.

Example sentence

• सः अनेककालावधिं तत्र विचरति।
  Saḥ anekākālāvadhiṁ tatra vicarati.
  "He dwells there for a long period of time."

In summary, "aneka kālavadhi" conveys the idea of an extended 

or indefinite period, emphasizing the longevity or multiple spans 

of time involved.