anusṛj

 In Sanskrit, “anusṛj” (अनुसृज्) primarily means to let go, dismiss, pour out, grant, or create successively.

Etymology and Composition

The term anusṛj is a compound formed from anu (following, after) and

the verbal root sṛj (सृज्), which means to release, emit, pour forth, 

or create

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. In Sanskrit grammar, it can appear in 

both parasmaipada (active) and ātmanepada (reflexive/passive)

forms, depending on context in classical texts.

Definitions and Usage

To dismiss or let go – in situations where one releases or abandons 

something, the term is used in the sense of freeing or letting go

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To pour out or deliver – it can describe phasing out liquids, substances, 

or metaphorically dispensing qualities or gifts.

To grant or bestow – in Vedic or classical Sanskrit, it sometimes 

implies the act of giving or creation in a successive manner

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To create after – In philosophical or mythological references, anusṛj 

denotes creation that occurs sequentially following a previous existence 

or entity, as seen in texts like the Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa, Rigveda, 

and Taittirīya-saṃhitā

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Examples in Scripture

• Rigveda X.66.8 uses a form of anusṛj in the sense of issuing or
• letting go in a ritual context.
• Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa uses the passive form to denote successive
• creation or emanation

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Summary

The term anusṛj carries the central idea of releasing, letting go, or the 

process of creating in succession. Its root sṛj connects it to other 

Sanskrit terms involving emission, discharge, or generation, highlighting 

both literal and metaphorical applications in Hindu religious and 

philosophical texts

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For deeper understanding, consulting classical Sanskrit dictionaries

like Monier-Williams or resources such as Wisdom Library can

provide additional textual references and grammatical forms.