Sutra 29

Devanagari script

पत्त्रमाश्लिष्टं यमकपत्त्रं वावलेप्येषु क्रियते ॥ कZ_०२.१४.२९ ॥

Transliteration

pattram āśliṣṭaṃ yamakapattraṃ vāvalepyeṣu kriyate

Translation

In coated articles, the leaf is applied as an adhered single leaf, or else as a double/paired leaf (yamakapattra).

Word by Word

• पत्त्रम्: a leaf/sheet (used as a writing sheet/leaf)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पत्र
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन (सन्दर्भे—कर्मपदत्वे द्वितीया)

• आश्लिष्टम्: joined/pressed together; adhered
• Type: Participle
• Root: आ-श्लिष्
• Form: भूतकृदन्त (क्त); नपुंसकलिङ्ग; प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन; विशेषणम् (पत्रम् इति)

• यमक-पत्त्रम्: a double-leaf/double sheet (paired leaf used for writing)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यमक + पत्र
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन; समासः—कर्मधारय (यमकं पत्रम्)

• वा: or
• Type: Particle
• Root: वा
• Form: विकल्पार्थक-अव्ययम्

• अवलेप्येषु: in/among coating materials (things used for smearing/coating)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अवलेप्य
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग (प्रयोगे बहुधा नपुंसक); सप्तमी बहुवचन; ‘अवलेप्य’ इति लेपनीय-द्रव्य/लेपन-प्रकारः (सप्तमी—अधिकरणे)

• क्रियते: is made / is prepared / is done
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ
• Form: लट्; प्रथमपुरुष; एकवचन; आत्मनेपद; कर्मणि-प्रयोगः (passive)

Entities Mentioned

• metal leaf/foil
• double leaf

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FAQs

Why distinguish single vs double leaf?

Layer count affects apparent richness and can be manipulated to mislead assessors about purity or quantity of precious metal used.

How does this relate to governance?

It implies the need for standardized specifications and inspection criteria for coated/plated state supplies and treasury items.