anuvikṛ

 Anuvikṛ (अनुविकृ) in Sanskrit primarily means "to shape after" or "to form/imitate," derived from the root √kṛ, with related forms also conveying "to bestrew" or "to scatter separately."

Etymology and Roots

The term Anuvikṛ is composed of anu (after, following) and vi-kṛ 

(from the root √kṛ, meaning “to do” or “to make”) in the IAST

transliteration. This construction generally implies shaping or forming 

something in accordance with a model or precedent

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Another closely related form, anuvikṝ (अनुविकॄ), comes from the

root √kṝ, meaning to bestrew or to scatter separately, showing

slightly different nuance in classical texts

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Classical Usage

• Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa: Anuvikṛ appears in contexts where something
• is shaped or prepared following a prescribed method or prior 
• example. This usage aligns with ritualistic or technical operations
• in Vedic literature

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• Āpastamba-śrauta-sūtra: Anuvikṝ is used to mean scattering 
• separately or distributing, often in sacrificial or ceremonial 
• instructions

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Semantic Range

To shape after / to model – following an existing form or pattern ([√kṛ])

To bestrew / to scatter separately – spreading or distributing items ([√kṝ])

Following/imitating / sequential action – general application of anu 

prefix implying succession or sequence 

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Related Vocabulary

• Anuvikram (अनुविक्रम): From √kram (to step, go), meaning to follow
• or step after; another related word showing the conceptual link of 
• sequential or derivative action

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• Anuvikāś (अनुविकाश): In some dictionaries, used to imply expansion
• or penetration, illustrating metaphorical extensions of the
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In summary, anuvikṛ is a classical Sanskrit verb that primarily suggests

forming or shaping after a precedent, with contextual nuances including 

spreading, scattering, or sequential following, making it relevant in

both ritualistic actions and literary expressions within 

Vedic texts

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