anujāyate

 The Sanskrit word “anujāyate” means “is followed,” “is obeyed,” or “is conformed to,” derived from the prefix anu- (after, along, according to) and the root jāyate (to be born, arise, or occur).

Breakdown and Etymology

• Prefix: anu- – conveys the sense of “after,” “following,” or
• “in accordance with.”
• Root/Verb: jāyate – third person singular present indicative of
• the root jan or jā, meaning “to be born,” “to arise,” or “to come
• into existence.”
• Compound Meaning: When combined with anu-, the word anujāyate
• literally conveys “arises in accordance with” or figuratively 
• “is followed” / “is obeyed” in classical Sanskrit usage.

Grammatical Notes

• Anujāyate is third person singular passive or mediopassive (present
• tense) in classical Sanskrit.
• It is often used in philosophical, grammatical, or scriptural contexts
• to indicate the compliance of something with a rule, law, or principle. 
• For example, one could say: “Dharma anusmṛtyā anujaayate” 
• meaning “One acts according to Dharma” or “Dharma is followed.”

Related Terms

• Ānayati (आनयति) – “brings,” “fetches,” “conveys” 

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  . Both share 
• the verbal root ān/jan, showing how roots are modified with prefixes
• like anu- to express nuanced meaning.
• Anuyayi (अनुयायी) – a related adjective/noun meaning “follower” 
• or “disciple,” derived from the same prefix anu- and root yā (to go).
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In summary, anujāyate indicates that something occurs, is observed, or

is followed according to a preceding principle, rule, or standard, and

appears commonly in classical Sanskrit literature, philosophy, 

and legal texts 

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