anu kṛ

 

“Anu kṛ” (अनुकृ) in Sanskrit primarily means “to do afterwards,

to follow, to imitate, or to adopt/copy,” and may also carry 

related senses such as “to equal” or “to requite”

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Detailed Explanation

1. Etymology and Structure

The term अनुकृ (anukṛ) is derived from the prefix anu- meaning “after” 

or “following,” and the root kṛ (√kṛ) meaning “to do” or “to make” 

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The combination conveys the idea of performing an action subsequent

to another, or in imitation of something already done. It can be 

represented in English transliteration as Anukr or Anukri

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2. Primary Meanings

• To do afterward / follow in action: Performing an act after someone 
• else or subsequent to a preceding act. Example usage:
• ततोऽनुकुर्याद्विशदस्य तस्याः (tato’nukuryādviśadasya tasyāḥ) —
• “then followed him clearly” 

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• To imitate / copy: Doing something in imitation of another’s action
• or example.
• To equal / match: To strive to reach the level or excellence
• of another.
• To requite / adopt: To reciprocate, respond, or adopt a certain 
• practice or behavior 

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3. Causal Form

The causal form कृयरति (kārayati) means “to cause someone else

to perform in imitation,” extending the usage from simple action to 

prompting replication by others 

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4. Related Term – Anukrī (अनुक्री)

A derivative Anukrī can refer to a sacrificial or ritual action done 

subsequently (not at the earliest opportunity) and appears in classical

Vedic texts and Śrautasūtras. It may denote rites performed later,

rather than on the first day 

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the term is contextually applied in ritual and ceremonial

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5. Summary of Usage

• Action-related: to follow or perform after another.
• Imitative: to reproduce or imitate an example.
• Comparative/moral: to equal or match someone’s conduct.
• Ritual context: denoting subsequent performance (Anukrī) in a 
• Vedic sacrificial setting.

Overall, अनुकृ (anukṛ) is a versatile Sanskrit verbal root used both

in literary and ritual contexts, emphasizing sequential, imitative,

or emulative actions 

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