Significance of Passive
The Purana states that the passive voice is created by the addition of the suffix "yak." This formation allows for the construction of sentences where the focus shifts from the subject performing the action to the subject receiving it. Understanding this grammatical structure is essential for comprehending how actions are conveyed differently in passive construction, highlighting the importance of the passive form in language.1
Synonyms: Submissive, Docile, Compliant, Inert, Resigned
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Hindu concept of 'Passive'
In Hinduism, the term "Passive" may refer to a grammatical concept where verbs are formed by adding "yak," emphasizing a state of being or receiving an action rather than performing it. This aligns with the philosophical ideals of receptivity and non-action.
Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
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From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) That which is done with knowledge and without desires.[1]