anu gāyas

 

In Sanskrit, "Anugāyas" or "Anu-gāyas" refers to something

‘followed by shouts or hymns’ or ‘to be praised in hymns,’ 

particularly in the context of the Rigveda.

Meaning and Etymology

The term Anugāyas (अनुगायस्) comes from:

• √gai – the verbal root meaning to sing or praise
• anu- – a prefix meaning along, following, according to

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Combined, Anu-gāyas is used adjectivally to describe something that

follows in song, is chanted after, or is praised in hymns

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Usage in Vedic Texts

• Occurs in the Ṛgveda, e.g., Ṛgveda 8.5.34, where it denotes hymns
• or mantras that are sung in sequence or accompanied by 
• shouts of praise

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• Commentators like Sāyaṇa render it as “to be praised in hymns,” 
• highlighting its liturgical context 

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Grammatical Note

• It is a mfn. adjective in Sanskrit grammar, reflecting the participial
• nature derived from a verbal root.
• Plural forms include Anugayases or gāyases.

Broader Context

• In the Vedic and devotional Sanskrit context, words like Anugāyas
• often appear as descriptors for deities, rituals, or sacred hymns
• that are formally sung or glorified during ceremonies.
• The prefix anu- emphasizes sequential or accompanying action, 
• indicating that the singing or chanting is following another hymn
• or divine praise

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In summary, Anugāyas or Anu-gāyas denotes hymns or objects meant 

to be sung after or praised in chants, illustrating both its grammatical

construction and its liturgical relevance in Vedic Sanskrit.