anivṛtta

 Anivṛtta (अनिवृत्त) in Sanskrit primarily means “not turning back” or “brave,” and can also signify “not coming back,” “unhindered,” or “not cured,” depending on context

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Meaning and Etymology

The term Anivṛtta comes from the prefix a- (negation) combined 

with nivṛtta, which relates to turning back, returning, or being withdrawn.

Thus, anivṛtta literally translates as "not turned back" or

"unreversed" 

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. It can describe a state of persistence,

bravery, or irreversibility. The term appears in Sanskrit as masculine,

feminine, and neuter forms, and can function as an adjective, adverb,

or noun in classical texts 

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Definitions in Literature

Classical Sanskrit Usage: 

• Adjective: not turning back; brave; persistent
• Adverb: without returning; continuously

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Hindu Scriptures: In the Śivapurāṇa, anivṛtta refers to a state of 

something "not having been cured," particularly in the context of 

curses or spiritual afflictions 

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. It signifies a situation in which an effect is irreversible until 

divine intervention occurs.

Mahābhārata and Bhāgavatapurāṇa: Used in contexts meaning 

not reversing or fleeing, reflecting courage or steadfastness 

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Kannada-English Context: Describes someone not giving up their 

work or duty even in advanced age 

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Grammatical Forms

• Masculine/Feminine/Neuter: The forms अनिवृत्तः (anivṛttaḥ), 
• अनिवृत्ता (anivṛttā), अनिवृत्तम् (anivṛttaṃ) follow regular Sanskrit 
• declension patterns, allowing the term to agree with nouns in 
• gender and number 

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Related Concepts

• Synonyms/Contrast: It relates to terms such as nivṛtta (turned 
• back, withdrawn) and contrasts with anivārita (unhindered, 
• unopposed), or anivārya (unavoidable, irresistible) 

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• The concept aligns with philosophical and spiritual contexts in 
• Hinduism, emphasizing steadfastness, continuity, or irreversibility 
• of an action/state.
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In summary, Anivṛtta is a versatile Sanskrit term signifying 

steadfastness, bravery, irreversibility, or persistence, depending on

textual and contextual usage. It appears across religious scriptures, 

epic histories, and classical literature, illustrating both literal and

metaphorical uses 

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