aparivādya

 

Aparivādya means “not to be blamed, not to be

reproved, not censurable,” used as an adjective 

in Sanskrit.

Core Meaning

• The term aparivādya (अपरिवाद्य) is defined as “not to be reprimanded” 
• or “not to be blamed” in Sanskrit dictionaries

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• Yogawiki also gives the same meaning in German: “nicht zu tadeln” 
• (“not to be censured”)

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Grammatical Form

• It is an adjective (mfn. — masculine, feminine, neuter) meaning it can 
• modify nouns of any gender

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• Form breakdown: a‑ (negation) + parivādya (“to be reproved”), giving 
• the sense “not to be reproved”

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Usage in Sanskrit Literature

• Cited in Gautama‑dharma‑śāstra, where it describes someone or
• something beyond reproach or not subject to criticism

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• Often appears in lists of qualities of a person or object that should
• not be censured.
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Etymology

• a‑: a standard Sanskrit negative prefix.
• parivādya: from √vad (“to speak”), with the sense “to speak against, to blame.”
• Thus, aparivādya literally means “that against which no blame can be spoken.”

Distinction from Similar Terms

The results also include aparihārya (“inevitable, unavoidable”)

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is unrelated in meaning.

• Aparivādya = “not blameworthy.”
• Aparihārya = “not avoidable.”

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Summary

Aparivādya is a Sanskrit adjective meaning:

• not to be blamed,
• irreproachable,
• beyond reproach,
  as attested in classical Sanskrit dictionaries and Dharmaśāstra sources.