anuṣañj

 Anuṣañj (अनुषञ्ज्) in Sanskrit primarily means “to cling to, adhere, or follow closely,” and can also imply being attached or devoted, with both active and passive forms used in classical texts.

Etymology and Composition

Anuṣañj is derived from the Sanskrit components anu (“after”) and 

sañj (root √सञ्ज्), which relates to joining, clinging, or

attachment

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or Anushanj in English following the IAST scheme

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Grammatical Usage

• Class 1 verb (conjugation)
• Atmanepada (middle voice), forming passive variants: -ṣajjate, -ṣajyate
• Acts as a causative verb in some contexts to mean “to fasten or
• attach” something

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Meanings in Context

• To adhere or cling to; follow closely (passive usage)
  • Example from classical literature: 
  • धर्मपूते च मनसि नभसीव न जातु रजोऽनुषज्यते (Daśakumāracarita 43),
  • meaning the “mind does not cling to impurity when endowed 
  • with dharma”

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• To stick or be attached figuratively
  • Example from the Bhagavadgītā:
  • यदा हि नेन्द्रियार्थेषु न कर्मस्वनुषज्जते 6.4, expressing detachment 
  • from sensory actions

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Causative sense: “to fasten or supply as per preceding context,” often 

used to attach meaning or supplement a statement

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Passive connotation: “to devote oneself to” or “occupy oneself with” 

something, suggesting spiritual or practical attachment

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Summary

Anuṣañj embodies the ideas of attachment, adherence, and close 

following, both physically and metaphorically. Its use in Sanskrit literature

includes ethical, spiritual, and grammatical illustrations, making it a 

versatile term in classical texts like the Daśakumāracarita and 

Bhagavadgītā

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In essence, Anuṣañj highlights the act of clinging or attachment in diverse 

contexts, whether to duty, knowledge, or a preceding statement, consistent

across its active, passive, and causative forms.