anulomārtha

 Anulomārtha (अनुलोमार्थ) refers to one who holds favourable views or speaks in support of a particular question or opinion.

Etymology

The term Anulomārtha is a Sanskrit compound of anu-loma and 

artha (अर्थ).

• Anu-loma — literally means “following the grain or course,” suggesting 
• alignment, conformity, or accordance

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• Artha — generally means aim, purpose, or meaning

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Together, Anulomārtha conveys the sense of "in accordance with 

supportive or favourable direction," indicating approval or agreement 

with a given matter.

Grammatical Form

• Part of speech: mfn. (masculine, feminine, neuter also used as 
• an adjective)
• Meaning: “one who holds favorable views on any question,” or 
• “one who speaks in favour of something”

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Usage in Texts

For example, classical Sanskrit literature may use the term to describe 

a character or speaker whose statements support or are aligned with

a particular principle or argument. In Śiśupālavadha (2.25), it is used

in the sense of advocating or speaking in favor of certain acts or

ideas

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Summary

Anulomārtha is a positive descriptive term applied to someone who 

aligns with, supports, or holds favorable positions regarding questions, 

ideas, or proposals. It is chiefly used in Sanskrit philosophical, literary,

and grammatical contexts to describe favorable alignment in thought 

or speech.

This term is closely related to the concepts of Anuloma (alignment

or accordance) and Artha (meaning or purpose), enriching its nuance

as someone whose views move "with the grain" or towards favorable

understanding

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