Anavayava: 1 definition
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Anavayava means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarAnavayava (अनवयव).—lit. having no parts; impartite; without any concern with the individual component parts; application in totality; cf. सिद्धं तु धर्मोपदेशने अनवयवविज्ञानाद्यथा लौकिकवैदिकेषु (siddhaṃ tu dharmopadeśane anavayavavijñānādyathā laukikavaidikeṣu) P. VI. 1.84 Vārt 5 and the Bhāṣya thereon; अस्मिञ् शास्त्रे अनवयवेन शास्त्रार्थसंप्रत्ययः स्यात् । (asmiñ śāstre anavayavena śāstrārthasaṃpratyayaḥ syāt |) a rule in grammar applies to all cases where its application is possible; it cannot be said to have its purpose served by applying to a few cases only.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
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