aṅghate

 The word "aṅghate" in Devanagari script is written as अङ्घते

The Sanskrit verb "aṅghate" primarily means "to go," "to set out," 

"to commence," or "to hasten," and it can also convey the sense 

of "to blame" or "to despise" in certain contexts

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Definitions and Usages

To go / Set out – "Aṅghate" is used to describe the act of moving from 

one place to another or commencing a journey 

To commence / Begin – It indicates the initiation of an activity, task, or action 

To hasten / Move swiftly – The word also conveys urgency or speed 

in performing an action 

To blame / Speak hastily / Despise – In certain contexts, "aṅghate" 

carries a figurative meaning, implying scolding, censuring, or regarding

 someone negatively 

Grammatical Notes

• "Aṅghate" is the first-person singular present form in the Ātmanepada 
• (middle voice) of the verb root aṅgh

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• Alternative forms include ānaṅghe and aṅghitā, which appear in 
• classical Sanskrit texts 

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Contextual Examples

• Classical Sanskrit texts use "aṅghate" both literally for moving or starting 
• an action, and figuratively for reproach or censure 

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• It is related to the root aṃh, which is considered the fuller original form 
• for some of these meanings 

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In summary, "aṅghate" is a versatile Sanskrit verb that can denote physical 

motion, the commencement of an activity, rapid action, or in a figurative 

sense, acts of blame and censure 

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aṅgoṣin

 The Sanskrit word "aṅgoṣin" (अङ्गोषिन्) is an adjective meaning ‘resonant’ or ‘praiseworthy’ and is also used as a name of the Soma in Vedic texts.

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Definition and Usage

Aṅgoṣin has the following primary senses in Sanskrit:

• Adjective sense (mfn.): It can describe something as resonant, sounding, 
• or praiseworthy, often in the context of hymns or praises in Vedic literature 

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• Proper noun: It is used as the name of the Soma, the sacred ritual drink, 
• in the Sāmaveda

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The term is closely related to āṅgūṣa, which shares connotations of praise, 

sound, or energetic motion. In this usage, aṅgoṣin could describe the loud,

resonant qualities of ritual chants or the pleasantries of hymnal recitation 

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Context in Texts

In Hindu and Vedic literature, words like aṅgoṣin often serve both descriptive 

and symbolic roles. The “resonant” aspect pertains to the acoustic quality 

of chanting or ritual sounds, while “praiseworthy” reflects the spiritual

or moral excellence associated with the Vedic Soma offerings and hymns 

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Summary

• Word: Aṅgoṣin (अङ्गोषिन्)
• Meaning: Resonant, praiseworthy
• Usage: Attribute for hymns, chants, and also a name for Soma in Sāmaveda
• Related Terms: āṅgūṣa, Angoshin, Angosin

This understanding helps interpret Vedic texts or Sanskrit poetry where

the word occurs in descriptive or ritual contexts 

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