Sutra 103

Devanagari script

पौण्ड्रकं श्यामं मणिस्निग्धम् ॥ कZ_०२.११.१०३ ॥

Transliteration

pauṇḍrakaṃ śyāmaṃ maṇisnigdham

Translation

The Pauṇḍraka cloth (from Puṇḍra) is dark in color and has a jewel-like lustre/smoothness.

Word by Word

• पौण्ड्रकम्: Pauṇḍraka (a fine cloth/material from the Pauṇḍra region)
• Type: Noun (Adjective used substantively)
• Root: पौण्ड्रक
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; एकवचन; द्वितीया (कर्म/विशेष्य-विशेषणभावे)

• श्यामम्: dark/blackish (in color)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: श्याम
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; एकवचन; द्वितीया; पौण्ड्रकम् इति विशेष्यस्य विशेषणम्

• मणि-स्निग्धम्: smooth/glossy like a gem (gem-lustrous)
• Type: Adjective (compound)
• Root: स्निग्ध (√स्निह्)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; एकवचन; द्वितीया; पौण्ड्रकम् इति विशेष्यस्य विशेषणम्; पूर्वपद: मणि (पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग-प्रातिपदिक)

Entities Mentioned

• Puṇḍra (region)

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FAQs

What does ‘maṇisnigdha’ convey in administrative terms?

A premium finish indicator—useful for classifying the cloth as high-grade for higher valuation and stricter procurement acceptance.

Why is color recorded?

Color is a quick inspection attribute and supports standardization for uniforms, court supply, and preventing substitution.