anuṣic

 In Sanskrit, “anuṣic” (अनुषिच्) is a verb meaning “to pour upon or into” or “to drip upon,” derived from the root √सिच् (sic), combined with the prefix anu, indicating following or upon 

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Etymology and Composition

The word anuṣic is composed of two parts:

• anu (अनु): a prefix meaning “after,” “along,” or “upon”
• sic (सिच्): a verbal root meaning “to pour, sprinkle, or moisten”

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Thus, anu-√sic literally conveys the action of following or applying 

liquid, typically in rituals, offerings, or natural dripping scenarios. The 

Proto-Indo-European root seykʷ- (“to spill, pour, or moisten”) underlies 

this root, showing its historical connection to other Indo-European 

languages

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Grammatical Usage

Class: 6 (Parasmaipada) verb in Sanskrit

Meaning: “to pour upon” or “to drip upon,” often used in Vedic contexts

Function: It describes the act of liquid falling, pouring, or being offered 

ceremonially (e.g., in yajna rituals or libations)

Context in Vedic Literature

In Vedic verses, anuṣic is primarily used to describe the pouring or

sprinkling of sacred liquids like clarified butter, water, or soma juice 

during ritual ceremonies, reflecting the literal and ritualistic application

of the verb

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action of pouring and its spiritual or ceremonial significance.

Related Terms

• Sic (सिच्): the root verb meaning “to pour or sprinkle”

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• Anusic / Anushic: alternative romanizations for anuṣic
• Related verbal forms appear in compounds and Vedic sacrificial 
• passages, keeping the semantic field consistent with pouring, 
• dripping, or sprinkling liquids

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Summary

Anuṣic (अनुषिच्) is a Sanskrit verb that signifies the act of pouring 

upon or dripping upon, derived from the root √सिच् (sic) associated 

with liquid movement. It finds usage especially in Vedic rituals and

literary texts where the action of pouring, offering, or sprinkling

is described

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