Sutra 43
Devanagari script
चन्दनं सातनं रक्तं भूमिगन्धि ॥ कZ_०२.११.४३ ॥
Transliteration
candanaṃ sātanaṃ raktaṃ bhūmigandhi
Translation
Sandalwood is classified as sātana, red, and earth-fragrant.
Word by Word
चन्दनम्sandalwood
चन्दनम्:
TypeNoun
Rootचन्दन
Formनपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन (contextually: वस्तुनाम; सूची/निर्देश)
सातनम्sātana (a named aromatic/commodity; exact botanical identification uncertain)
सातनम्:
TypeNoun
Rootसातन
Formनपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन (द्रव्यनाम; सूची/निर्देश)
रक्तम्red (i.e., a red-colored substance/dye)
रक्तम्:
TypeAdjective (used substantively)
Rootरक्त
Formनपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन; विशेषणं (लोहितवर्णम्) द्रव्यविशेषे प्रयुक्तम्
भूमिगन्धिbhūmigandhi (an ‘earth-scented’ aromatic substance; commodity term)
भूमिगन्धि:
TypeAdjective (used substantively)
Rootभूमिगन्धिन्
Formपुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग-प्राय, प्रथमा एकवचन; -इन्-प्रत्ययान्त विशेषण (भूमेः गन्धः यस्य) द्रव्यनामवत्
Entities Mentioned
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candana (sandalwood)S
sātana (type)FAQs
Aromatics were high-value goods used in court, ritual, diplomacy, and trade; subtype grading supports correct pricing, storage, and revenue assessment.
A standardized scent marker that helps inspectors authenticate and grade stock, reducing adulteration.