anu dhāvita

 In Sanskrit, "Anu Dhāvita" (अनुधावितः, anu-dhāvita) literally means ‘pursued’ or ‘run after’, and can be used both literally and figuratively.

Etymology and Composition

The word anudhāvita is a compound of anu (अनु), meaning ‘after’ or

‘following’, and dhāvita (धावित), the past participle of dhāv (धाव्), meaning

‘run’ or ‘move’ 

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. Thus, anu-dhāvita literally translates

as ‘having been run after’ or ‘pursued’.

Grammatically, anudhāvita functions as a past participle adjective (mfn:

masculine, feminine, neuter) and can describe a person, object, or

concept that is followed or sought after. Its forms follow standard 

Sanskrit adjective agreement patterns (mfn, singular/dual/plural).

Literal Meaning

• Followed / Pursued: Someone or something that is literally chased 
• or tracked.
• Example context: A hunter pursuing an animal in a text could be 
• described as anudhāvitam.

Figurative and Philosophical Usage

Besides the literal sense, anudhāvita can be used figuratively to indicate:

• Being sought after or desired (e.g., for knowledge, wealth, or a 
• spiritual goal)
• Chasing an abstract ideal or aspiration, such as dharma or moksha 

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Related Terms

• dhāvita (धावित) – ‘run’, ‘gone’, ‘having run’
• anu (अनु) – ‘after’, ‘along with’, ‘following’ 

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Thus, in Hindu texts or Sanskrit literature, anudhāvita might describe 

pursuit in both worldly and spiritual contexts. It appears in dictionaries

and classical references with this dual literal and metaphorical

sense 

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In summary, "anu dhāvita" = pursued, chased, or sought after, reflecting

both physical and metaphorical pursuit according to

Sanskrit grammar and classical usage.