Sutra 29

Devanagari script

देहि इत्यर्थना ॥ कZ_०२.१०.२९ ॥

Transliteration

dehi ity arthanā

Translation

“Give (it),” — this is a request (petition).

Word by Word

• देहि: Give! (an imperative request/command)
• Type: Verb
• Root: दा (दाने)
• Form: लोट् (आज्ञार्थे), परस्मैपदम्, मध्यमपुरुषः, एकवचनम्; रूपम्: देहि

• इति: thus; ‘(saying) …’
• Type: Particle
• Root: इति
• Form: निपात/अव्यय; वाक्य-समाप्ति/उद्धरण-चिह्नार्थे

• अर्थना: a request; solicitation (asking for something)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अर्थ् (याचने/प्रार्थने)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्गम्, प्रथमा एकवचनम्; भाववाचक-संज्ञा (याचना/प्रार्थना)

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FAQs

What administrative function does ‘dehi’ serve in Kautilya’s typology?

It classifies a direct petition/request as a distinct communicative act used in negotiation or official dealings.