anusaṁdhātavya

 "Anusaṁdhātavya" is a Sanskrit word meaning “to be investigated, examined, or followed up,” commonly used in philosophical and scholarly contexts.

Grammatical Analysis

• The word अनुसंधातव्य (anusaṁdhātavya) is formed from the verb 
• अनुसंधा (anusaṁdhā) meaning “to investigate, trace, or follow,” 
• combined with the -त्व (tva) suffix and the -व्य (-ya) suffix, which 
• together indicate necessity or obligation.
• Construction: Verb root: धा (dhā) → Prefix: अनु (anu) + संधा (sandhā)
• → + त्व (-tva) + अव्य (-ya) → अनुसंधातव्य (anusaṁdhātavya).

• Part of speech: Adjective or verbal adjective expressing something 
• that ought to be investigated or examined.

Meaning and Usage

Literal sense: “worthy of inquiry,” “to be followed up,” “requiring 

investigation.”

Contextual usage: Often appears in philosophical, scholarly, or

instructional texts, where a subject or principle needs to be analyzed, 

studied, or logically examined.

Example in context: In Vedantic texts or logical treatises, one might

say: अयं प्रश्नो अनुसंधातव्यः (ayaṁ praśno anusaṁdhātavyaḥ) — “This

question is to be carefully examined.”

This term emphasizes methodical analysis and is frequently used in 

commentaries, educational instructions, and logical discourse.

Related Words

अनुसंधान (anusaṁdhāna): The act of research or investigation.

अनुसंधेय (anusaṁdheya): “Should be investigated,” a synonym used in 

classical Sanskrit literature.

ध्यान (dhyāna), विवेचन (vivecana): Related words in the sense of

thoughtful analysis or examination.

Practical Note

Using anusaṁdhātavya in modern or classical contexts signals that a

topic, idea, or concept requires careful intellectual engagement. It 

appears in academic texts, commentaries on scriptures, and philosophical 

discussions where careful reasoning is emphasized

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