anibhṛṣṭa

 Anibhṛṣṭa (अनिभृष्ट) in Sanskrit generally means "unabated," "unimpaired," "undefeated," or "not overcome," often used to describe something that remains intact or unconquered in power or state.

Etymology and Structure

The word anibhṛṣṭa is formed from:

• A prefix a- (negation, meaning "not")
• The root bhṛṣṭa or nibhṛṣṭa, related to the idea of falling, being
• defeated, or diminished.

Thus, anibhṛṣṭa literally conveys "not fallen," "not diminished,"

or "unabated"

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 . It is found as a mahā- or 

tatpurusha compound in Sanskrit grammar and can be used as

masculine, feminine, or neuter depending on context.

Grammatical Usage

• Part of speech: Adjective (mfn.)
• Function: Describes subjects as unharmed, undefeated, or unstoppable
• Forms: masculine/anibhṛṣṭaḥ, feminine/anibhṛṣṭā, neuter/anibhṛṣṭam

Examples from Classical Texts

In the Ṛgveda, the term appears in verses showing strength or 

continuous power:

• • अनिभृष्टतविषिर्हन्त्योजसा (anibhṛṣṭataviṣirhantyojasā) –
  • "with unabated vigor or force" [Rv. 2.25.4]
  • अनिभृष्टस्तन्वं वावृधस्व (anibhṛṣṭastanvaṃ vāvṛdhasva) –
  • "grow, undiminished" [Rv. 1.116.6]

These examples illustrate that the term denotes persistence,

undefeated nature, or unimpaired quality, often attributing constancy

or invincibility to gods, actions, or forces 

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Summary of Meanings

• Unabated, undiminished
• Unimpeded, unimpaired
• Undefeated, unconquered
• Not overcome, unhurt

In essence, "anibhṛṣṭa" conveys the idea of continuity, invincibility,

or an unbroken state, particularly in the context of power, force, 

or persistence.

This nuanced meaning makes it a common descriptor in Vedic

hymns to indicate enduring strength or divine capability 

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