Purvasutra, Pūrvasūtra: 1 definition
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Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarPūrvasūtra (पूर्वसूत्र).—1it. previous rule: a rule cited erlier in a treatise. The word is however, frequently used in the Mahabhasya in the sense of 'a rule laid down by an earlier grammarian': cf.वर्ण वाहुः पूर्वसूत्रे (varṇa vāhuḥ pūrvasūtre) M. Bh, Ahnika 1, पूर्वसूत्रे गोत्रस्य वृद्धमिति संज्ञा क्रियते (pūrvasūtre gotrasya vṛddhamiti saṃjñā kriyate) M. Bh on I. 2.68; cf. also M.Bh. on P.IV.1.14 Vart. 3, VI.I. 163 Vart. 1, VII.1.18, VIII. 4.7.
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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