apabhaj

 "Apabhaj" (अपभज्) is a Sanskrit compound meaning to divide, distribute, give a share to someone, or to satisfy a claim.

Definition and Usage

The word Apabhaj is formed from the components "apa" and "bhaj" (भज्).

In Sanskrit, it can mean:

• To give a share or portion to a person (genitive or dative case)
• To satisfy or content someone
• To divide or distribute something among multiple recipients

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It often appears in classical Sanskrit texts in contexts where property,

rights, or portions are allocated, indicating an act of sharing, ceding,

or distributing.

Grammatical Note

The term can appear in verb forms such as subjunctive or imperative

in classical usage. For example, in plural subjunctive it may appear 

as bhajāma, meaning “let us divide” or “we may give a share to”

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Being a compound verb, its meaning depends on its root action "bhaj," 

which generally refers to possessing, sharing, or enjoying, while "apa" 

can indicate direction or separation, giving the combined sense of

distributing or allotting

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Summary

In essence, Apabhaj conveys the idea of sharing, dividing, or allocating 

something to others, both materially and figuratively. Its usage spans 

legal, ritual, and literary Sanskrit contexts where such acts of giving

or assignment are described

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