anu tarṣaṇa

 

In Sanskrit, Anutarṣaṇa (अनुतर्षण) primarily refers to a vessel 

from which spirituous liquor is drunk or the act of distributing

liquor.

Etymology and Formation

The term Anutarṣaṇa is a compound of "anu" (meaning “after” or “along”)

and "tṛṣaṇa" (derived from tṛṣ, meaning “to be thirsty”) with the

suffix -ṇam, forming अनुतर्षणम् (anutarṣaṇam). Grammatically, it is a 

noun and considered a tatpurusha compound, where the first element

qualifies the second 

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Definitions

A vessel for drinking liquor: Anutarṣaṇa refers to a container, sometimes 

described as crystal, used specifically for consuming alcoholic beverages 

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Distributing or serving liquor: The term can also indicate the act of

offering or pouring liquor to others, reflecting a social or ritual function

in certain contexts 

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The meanings are rooted in traditional Sanskrit lexicons such as those

compiled by Amarasimha, Halāyudha, and Hemacandra, where some

authorities recognize only the first meaning (the vessel), some only

the second (distributing liquor), and some note both 

together 

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Cultural Context

Anutarṣaṇa appears in classical Sanskrit texts and commentaries, 

primarily in lexicographical and ritual contexts. It connects to practices

involving ritual consumption or distribution of alcohol, reflecting

historical use in ceremonies or social traditions in

Hindu culture 

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Related Component: "Anu"

The prefix "anu" in Sanskrit carries multiple meanings, including “after,” 

“along,” or “minute/atomic” depending on context 

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In this compound, it modifies tṛṣaṇa to suggest liquid associated

with the act of quenching thirst. Understanding anu helps clarify 

how the compound conveys both a physical vessel and its 

functional purpose.

In summary, Anutarṣaṇa in Sanskrit entails either a drinking vessel 

used for alcoholic beverages or the ritual/ceremonial act of distributing

liquor, derived from the concept of satisfying thirst, and documented

in authoritative Sanskrit lexicons 

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