The Sanskrit word
अनेन (anena) translates most directly to "by this", "with this", "by him", or "with him".It is the masculine and neuter singular form in the instrumental grammatical case of the demonstrative pronoun idam (meaning "this").
Usage
The instrumental case indicates the means by which an action is performed, the cause of an action, or who is accompanying the subject ("with").
- Anena dūtena: Means "by this messenger" or "through this messenger".
- Anena hastena: Means "with this hand" or "by means of this hand".
- Anena saha: Means "along with him" or "together with this (person/thing)".
- Anena kāraṇena: Means "for this reason" or "because of this cause".
The word is used when you are referring to a masculine noun or a neuter noun that is being used as the instrument of an action.
For further grammatical context and examples, you can use comprehensive online Sanskrit dictionaries like the Sanskrit Dictionary at sanskritdictionary.com or the Wisdom Library.
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The Sanskrit word
अनेन (anena), meaning "by this" or "with this" (instrumental case, masculine/neuter singular), is common in legal, philosophical, and narrative texts to describe the instrument, cause, or agent of an action.Here are samples of anena used in various Sanskrit texts:
1. In the Manu-Smṛti (Laws of Manu 8.270)
This example discusses punishment and legal consequences, using anena to refer to the specific body part used in the offense.
- Sanskrit:
anena (aṅgena) yo himsāt parasyaivaṃvidhaṃ naram | tasya tatpratidaṇḍena pravibhajyākarān hareth ||
- Translation:
"By this [limb of the body] with which a person injures another human being in this way, the king shall confiscate his wealth as punishment equal to that offense."
2. In the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (3.13.43)
This verse describes the act of Lord Brahmā creating the universe, with anena referring to the divine power or action he used.
- Sanskrit:
vidhitsus sṛṣṭim anena yoginām
- Translation:
"[Brahmā] desired to perform creation by means of this [divine yoga potency/power]."
3. In the Hitopadeśa (A collection of fables)
In narrative prose, anena often specifies the means by which something is done.
- Sanskrit: ...anena upāyena...
- Translation: "...by this method/means/trick..."
4. In General Conversational Sanskrit
Anena is used to simply describe everyday actions.
- Sanskrit: anena khaḍgena sa śatruṃ mārayati
- Translation: "He kills the enemy with this sword."