anusūcana

 In Sanskrit, “anusūcana” (अनुसूचन) primarily means “pointing out” or “indication,” deriving from the root sūc (to indicate) with the prefix anu- implying “after” or “following.”

Etymology and Derivation

The term anusūcana is a compound of anu (following, after) and 

sūcana (indicating, pointing out). The verbal root sūc means “to point, 

show, or indicate,” and the causative form sūcaka leads to anusūcana,

meaning something that indicates or points out

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Variants of the word include anusūcanam in neuter forms, all carrying 

the sense of indication or pointing out

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Definitions and Usage

Literal meaning: Indication, pointing out, or demonstration of something

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Grammatical/literary usage: In Vedic and classical Sanskrit, anusūcana 

can refer to a textual or verbal clue that guides the understanding of a

verse, statement, or command. It implies showing or highlighting some 

point for comprehension.

Broader philosophical and religious use: While less common than the 

closely related anuśāsana (instruction, guidance), anusūcana appears 

in contexts where a teacher, scripture, or text “points out” a moral, 

procedural, or philosophical element, especially in Hindu texts

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Related Forms

• Anusūcaka: one who indicates or points out, often used adjectivally 
• or substantively.
• Anusūpam: used in certain contexts meaning “in every condiment”
• or as an adverbial expression, based on specific textual usage

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In essence, anusūcana is a technical Sanskrit term emphasizing the act 

of pointing out, showing, or indicating and is often found in liturgical,

philosophical, or linguistic texts to denote explicit guidance or 

illustrative reference

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