Significance of Passive voice
According to Purana, passive voice is a grammatical structure in which the subject receives the action rather than performing it. It emphasizes the action being done to the subject, rather than by the subject. This form of the verb highlights the receiver of the action, providing a distinct perspective in sentence construction. Overall, passive voice plays an essential role in conveying information and shifting focus in language.
Synonyms: Passive form
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Hindu concept of 'Passive voice'
In Hinduism, the passive voice can be interpreted as emphasizing receptivity, where the subject is shaped by external actions, highlighting a sense of surrender and acceptance in spiritual practices and teachings.
From: Agni Purana
(1) Refers to the form of the verb where the subject receives the action.[1]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A grammatical voice where the subject receives the action of the verb instead of performing it.[2]
From: Vishnu Purana (Taylor)
(1) A grammatical construction often avoided in English but common in Sanskrit writing.[3]
From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana
(1) Indicates the grammatical voice used, where the subject is acted upon rather than doing the action.[4] (2) A form of verb construction where the subject is acted upon.[5]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) A grammatical construct where the subject is acted upon, yet the main action is still expressed as the primary meaning.[6]
From: Vakyapadiya (study of the concept of Sentence)
(1) A grammatical voice in which the subject of the sentence is acted upon; the cognition remains the same as in active voice.[7]