anvālabh

 Etymology and Composition:

The term अन्वालभ् (Anvālabh) is a Sanskrit compound derived from:

• anvā (अन्व): meaning “along with,” “after,” or “following.”
• labh (लभ्): a verbal root (dhātu) meaning “to get,” “to obtain,” “to seize,” or
• “to lay hold of.”

Hence, अन्वालभ् fundamentally expresses the idea of seizing, grasping, touching,

or sticking to something, often in the accusative sense, i.e., the object being

grasped or held.

Lexical Meaning:

To seize or take hold of (from behind or in continuation).

To firmly hold, adhere, or stick to something.

To grasp, handle, or lay hands upon – used concretely (physically) or

metaphorically (mentally or spiritually).

Examples in Sanskrit Literature:

• Ṛg Veda X.130.7 – where the root √labh in the form of compounds like 
• anvālabh is employed to signify action of taking or grasping.
• In philosophical or textual analysis contexts, anvālabh may denote holding
• on to a concept, principle, or practice.

Grammatical Analysis:

• Type: Tatpurusha-type compound (अन्वा-labh) – where the first member 
• (anvā) qualifies the second (labh).
• Case Usage: Typically in the accusative (karmadhāraya usage) because
• it involves the object that is grasped or attained.
• Verb Root Form: √labh (a common Sanskrit verbal root) forms derivatives 
• such as labhati (“he/she/it obtains”), labdha (“obtained”), and ultimately 
• compounds like anvālabh.

Summary:

अन्वालभ् (Anvālabh) conveys the notion of actively seizing, obtaining, or 

adhering to. It can be applied both in physical actions (physically taking or

touching) and abstract usage (grasping knowledge or principles). The

compound emphasizes continuity or directionality in the act of taking, in 

alignment with the prefix anvā.

References:

1. Wisdom Library – Anvālabh Definition
2. Sanskrit-English Dictionary by Monier-Williams, RV X.130.7 et al.