amanyata

The Sanskrit word 

अमन्यत (amanyata) is a verb form that translates to "he considered," "he thought," "he felt," or "he contemplated".

It is the third-person singular imperfect tense form of the verb root man (मन्), which means "to think" or "to consider". This verb is used in narrative texts to describe the past thoughts or internal feelings of a specific person (e.g., "he," "she," "it," or a named character).

Usage Contexts

• "He felt": To describe a past emotion or internal state.
• "He considered": To describe a past judgment or process of weighing options.
• "He thought": As a general statement of a character's past mental activity.

This word appears frequently in literature such as the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and the epics to move the story along by explaining characters' motivations or internal reactions to events.

You can verify the specific usage and context using online Sanskrit resources like the Sanskrit Dictionary at sanskritdictionary.com or the Wisdom Library.

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The Sanskrit word 

अमन्यत (amanyata), meaning "he/she/it thought," "considered," or "felt," is frequently found in classical and scriptural texts like the Śrīmad Bhāgavatamand the Mahābhārata, where it is used to describe a character's internal thoughts and feelings regarding past events.

Here are several samples of how amanyata is used in Sanskrit literature:

1. Describing ordinary consideration or belief (from Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 10.8.7)

This example describes a character (Nanda Mahārāja) holding a certain belief about the child he was raising.

• Sanskrit:

  sutaṁ mayā saṁskṛtaṁ te manyate devakī-sutam

  (Note: This specific verse uses manyate, the present tense form: "he considers". The imperfect tense amanyata is used for past narratives.) The following are examples that use amanyata directly:

2. Describing the process of contemplation (from Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 3.2.13)

Here, the word is used when a character (Vidura) is deeply contemplating complex philosophical topics.

• Sanskrit:

  yathā vitatham ātமானம் sarvān amanyata

• Translation:

  "[Vidura] contemplated [or regarded] all living beings as unreal, the same way he [regarded] himself as unreal [in a material sense]."

3. Describing an emotional state (from Śrīmad Bhāgavatam3.12.3)

In this context, the text describes a character feeling a specific emotion or condition.

• Sanskrit:

  ... bhūyaś ca amanyata śocan ...

• Translation:

  "... and he felt grief again, mourning..."

   

  4. Describing a judgment or assessment (from Caitanya-caritāmṛtaAntya-līlā 7.33)

This example illustrates how a person might judge or deem an action or situation positively.

• Sanskrit:

  ... uttama amanyata ...

• Translation:

  "... he considered [it] the best...

The Sanskrit word अमन्यत (amanyata) is a verb form that translates to "he considered," "he thought," "he felt," or "he contemplated". 

It is a third-person singular verb in the imperfect tense (a past tense form) of the root verb man (मन्), which means "to think," "to mind," or "to consider". 

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The Sanskrit word 

अमन्यत (amanyata) is frequently found in classical and scriptural texts like the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, where it is used to describe a character's thoughts, feelings, or considerations in past events. 

Here are several samples of how amanyata is used in Sanskrit literature:

1. Describing a physical or emotional feeling (from Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 3.12.3)

In this context, the text describes a character feeling a specific emotion or condition.

• Sanskrit: ... śocan amanyata ...
• Translation: "... he felt grief..."

2. Describing deep thought or contemplation (from Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 3.2.13)

Here, the word is used when a character is deeply considering a complex subject.

• Sanskrit: ... sarvān amanyata ... (The context implies contemplation of all things/topics)
• Translation: "... he contemplated everything..." 

3. Describing the process of ordinary consideration (from Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 10.8.45)

This usage describes a common, everyday assessment or belief held by a character.

• Sanskrit: ... evaṁ amanyata ...
• Translation: "... he thus considered (it ordinary)..." 

4. Describing a character's belief about another person's status (from Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 10.8.7 - a related form, manyate is used here)

• Sanskrit: sutaṁ mayā saṁskṛtaṁ te manyate devakī-sutam
• Translation: "You consider the son to have been purified by me, O son of Devakī." (Here manyate is the present tense form: "he considers") 

5. From Caitanya-caritāmṛta Antya-līlā 7.33

This example highlights how a person might judge or deem an action or situation.

• Sanskrit: ... uttama amanyata ...
• Translation: "... he considered [it] the best..." 

These examples demonstrate that amanyata is used in a narrative setting to convey the inner thought processes, perceptions, and beliefs of the individuals described in the texts.

ayodhyā

The Sanskrit word 

अयोध्या (ayodhyā), a feminine noun, literally translates to "not to be fought" or "invincible". 

Etymology

The name is a compound derivation from the Sanskrit verb root yudh ("to fight, or wage war"). 

• अ- (a-): A negative prefix, meaning "not" or "un-".
• योध्य (yodhya): The future passive participle meaning "to be fought" or "winnable".

Combined, the full meaning is "unconquerable" or "irresistible citadel". 

Significance

• Ancient City: Ayodhya is famously known as the name of the ancient and sacred city in India, described in the Rāmāyaṇa as the capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty and the birthplace of Lord Rama.
• Divine Reference: In the Atharvaveda, the term is used as an adjective to refer to the unconquerable, mythical city of the gods, described as being surrounded by a pool of nectar.
• Sacred Site: The city is considered one of the seven holiest pilgrimage sites (Sapta Puri) for Hindus, where visiting is believed to grant salvation. 

For more definitions and usage examples, you can consult online Sanskrit dictionaries like the one at sanskritdictionary.com. 

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The Sanskrit word 

अयोध्या (Ayodhyā), meaning the ancient "invincible" city and birthplace of Lord Rama, appears extensively in the Rāmāyaṇa, Purāṇas, and texts that list India's sacred pilgrimage sites.

Here are samples of Ayodhyā used in various Sanskrit texts:

1. In the Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki (Bala Kanda, Chapter 5)

The epic poem opens with a detailed description of the city of Ayodhyā, establishing it as a highly fortified and perfect capital built by the divine Viśvakarmā.

• Sanskrit:

  ayodhyā nāma nagarī tatra āsīd loka-viśrutā | manuṇā mānavendrena yā purā nirmame svayam ||

• Translation:

  "Ayodhyā by name, a city renowned throughout the world, which long ago was founded personally by Manu, the lord of men."

• Sanskrit (Describing the city's defenses):

  tām tu rājā daśaratho mahārathaḥ | purīm āśritas tv abhavad divya-saṃmatām ||
  kavāṭa-toranaiś citrāir āyudhaiś ca śobhitām |

  (Note: This uses the related word "āyudha" (weapons/arms) to describe the fortifications that make the city "Ayodhyā" or invincible.)

2. In the Skanda Purāṇa (Kāśī Khaṇḍa section)

This verse lists the seven holy cities (Sapta Puri) of India that are believed to grant liberation (moksha).

• Sanskrit:

  ayodhyā mathurā māyā kāśī kāñcy avantikā | purī dvārāvatī caiva saptaitā mokṣa-dāyikāḥ ||

• Translation:

  "Ayodhyā, Mathura, Maya (Haridwar), Kashi (Varanasi), Kanchi, Avantika (Ujjain), and the city of Dwaraka—these seven are the givers of liberation."

3. In the Atharvaveda

In some Vedic contexts, the term refers to a metaphorical, unconquerable divine city.

• Sanskrit: aṣṭā-cakrā nava-dvārā devānāṃ pūray ayodhyā
• Translation: "Eight-wheeled and nine-doored is the city of the gods, the unconquerable [city]."

These samples highlight how Ayodhyā shifts between a physical geographical location with a strong defensive character and a powerful spiritual metaphor for an unconquerable spiritual abode or state of being.