Sutra 3

Devanagari script

त्रयी विशेषो ह्यान्वीक्षिकीति ॥ कZ_०१.२.०३ ॥

Transliteration

trayī viśeṣo hy ānvīkṣikīti

Translation

Ānvīkṣikī (kritische Untersuchung) ist in der Tat die charakteristische analytische Verfeinerung der Trayī (der vedischen Triade).

Word by Word

• त्रयी: the triad (of Vedas); Vedic learning
• Type: Noun
• Root: त्रि
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-एकवचन; (त्रयी-शब्दः)

• विशेषः: a distinction; a special feature
• Type: Noun
• Root: विशेष
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-एकवचन

• हि: indeed; for
• Type: Particle
• Root: हि
• Form: निपात (हेतौ/निश्चये)

• आन्वीक्षिकी: Ānvīkṣikī (the science of inquiry/logic; philosophical reasoning)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आन्वीक्षिकी
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-एकवचन

• इति: thus; so (it is said/defined)
• Type: Quotative particle
• Root: इति
• Form: इति-शब्दः (वाक्यसमाप्त्यर्थ/उद्धरणचिह्न)

Entities Mentioned

• Trayī
• Ānvīkṣikī

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FAQs

What is the strategic objective (Artha) of this verse?

To establish that effective governance requires not only inherited authority (Vedic norms) but also disciplined analysis (critical inquiry) so that policy is reasoned, consistent, and adaptable to circumstances.

How does this apply to modern governance?

It supports evidence-based policymaking: leaders should treat inherited rules and institutional values as inputs, but rely on structured analysis, logic, and evaluation to design workable laws, regulations, and administrative decisions.

What is the specific duty of the ruler/official mentioned?

No specific office is named; the implied duty of the ruler (and advisers) is to use critical inquiry to interpret authoritative teachings and translate them into practical, context-sensitive state policy.