anuśru

 Anuśru (अनुश्रु) in Sanskrit primarily means “to hear repeatedly,” “to learn again,” or “to obey,” especially in the context of Vedic or sacred teachings.

Etymology

The term anuśru is a compound of anu (meaning "after," "following," or

"again") and śru (श्रु, "to hear")

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belongs to class 5 of parasmaipada verbs in Sanskrit, which are often 

causative in nature.

Definitions and Usage

To hear repeatedly or attentively: It refers to listening carefully, particularly 

to what is handed down by sacred authority or Vedic tradition

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To learn or study again: The verb conveys the act of re-hearing or revisiting

teachings for deeper understanding

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Causative sense – to relate, tell, or announce: When used causatively,

it can mean “to convey information” or “to instruct someone else”

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Desiderative and Ātmanepada sense – to obey: In certain contexts, 

especially moral or spiritual disciplines, it conveys obedience to 

instruction or command

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Classical Example

In Vedic or Puranic texts, anuśru is often used to describe the respectful 

act of hearing sacred knowledge repeatedly and following it: तद्यथानुश्रूयते 

(tadyathānuśrūyate), meaning "as it is heard (from authority), it 

is related or obeyed"

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Summary

Root: anu + śru
Part of speech: Class 5 parasmaipada verb
Primary conjugated senses: To hear repeatedly, to learn again, to
relate or tell, to obey

Cultural significance: Emphasizes the importance of attentive listening,

repetition, and obedience in the transmission of sacred knowledge

In essence, anuśru embodies both the intellectual act of attentive 

listening and the ethical act of obedience, especially within the classical 

Hindu and Vedic framework

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