anulubh

 In Sanskrit, "anulubh" (अनुलुभ्) is a causative verb meaning "to long for" or "to desire," derived from the root "lubh" (लुभ्) with the prefix "anu" indicating continuation or following.

Grammatical Form

• Sanskrit: अनुलुभ् (anulubh)
• Root verb (dhatu): √लुभ (√lubh), which generally means “to desire” 
• or “to covet.”
• Prefix: अनु (anu) – conveys a sense of following, after, or along.
• Causative Form: The form anulubh is causative (karaka) of the
• root “lubh,” expressing implementing or causing the effect of
• longing or desiring

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Meaning in Usage

• Primary meaning: to long for; to desire
• Example in classical texts: It is noted in the Rāmāyaṇa where this
• causative form implies actively causing oneself or another to feel
• desire for something

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• The term may appear in philosophical or religious contexts to
• describe intentional longing or aspiration, often in spiritual or
• ethical discussions in Hindu literature.
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Summary

Anulubh is a Sanskrit term formed by combining “anu” and “lubh”, 

resulting in a causative verb that means "to cause to desire" or 

"to long for." It illustrates a standard Sanskrit grammatical method of

creating causative verbs to indicate an action that initiates or intensifies 

a state associated with its root verb .

For reference and further study, online Sanskrit dictionaries such 

as Wisdom Library and SanskritDictionary.com provide anulubh 

with additional examples and detailed etymology

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