anuvyāharaṇa

 Anuvyāharaṇa (अनुव्याहरण) primarily means a repeated utterance or repetition, and secondarily it can denote a curse or imprecation in Sanskrit texts.

Etymology and Grammatical Notes

Anuvyāharaṇa is a neuter noun in Sanskrit (अनुव्याहरणम्, anuvyāharaṇam)

derived from the roots "anu" (following, along) and "vyāharaṇa" (utterance 

or action). It can thus be literally understood as an action or speech that 

follows or repeats something previously mentioned

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Primary Meanings

Repetition or Repeated Utterance: The most common sense of 

anuvyāharaṇa is the act of repeating a statement or reciting something 

again. This usage appears in classical Sanskrit literature and commentaries,

often referring to ritual recitations, prayers, or mantras 

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Mentioning Along with Something Else: It can also mean referring 

to a topic repeatedly or in conjunction with another, emphasizing 

association or continuity in discourse 

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Curse or Imprecation: In some contexts, anuvyāharaṇa can signify a

curse, malediction, or imprecation, showing that the term spans both

neutral and negative connotations depending on usage 

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Usage in Texts

Anuvyāharaṇa appears in Sanskrit dictionaries and literary sources as

a technical term, especially in discussions of grammar, ritual, or literary

style. Its usage typically involves:

• Ritual repetitions: Recitation of mantras or verses multiple times.
• Literary repetition: Emphasis on repeated words or phrases for stylistic
• effect.
• Expressing maledictions or blessings in ritualistic contexts.

Summary

• Term: अनुव्याहरण (Anuvyāharaṇa)
• Gender: Neuter (अनुव्याहरणम्)
• Primary Meaning: Repetition, repeated utterance, or mentioning in 
• conjunction with something else

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• Secondary Meaning: Curse or imprecation

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• Usage: Found in religious, literary, and grammatical contexts, often
• related to mantras, prayers, or stylistic repetitions.
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The term reflects the rich semantic range in Sanskrit, where context 

determines whether the repetition is neutral, devotional, or negative.