Sutra 16
Devanagari script
क्षौद्रं मार्द्वीकं च मधु ॥ कZ_०२.१५.१६ ॥
Transliteration
kṣaudraṃ mārdvīkaṃ ca madhu.
Translation
Honey (kṣaudra) and grape-wine (mārdvīka) are classified under «madhu» (the honey/intoxicant category).
Word by Word
क्षौद्रम्a honey-product (prepared honey)
क्षौद्रम्:
TypeNoun
Rootक्षौद्र
Formनपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन (एकवचनं; सूची/विधेय-रूपे)
मार्द्वीकम्grape-wine (a wine made from grapes/raisins)
मार्द्वीकम्:
TypeNoun
Rootमार्द्वीक
Formनपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन (एकवचनं; सूची/विधेय-रूपे)
चand
च:
TypeParticle
Rootच
Formअव्यय; समुच्चयार्थक (coordination)
मधुhoney
मधु:
TypeNoun
Rootमधु
Formनपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन (एकवचनं; सूची/विधेय-रूपे)
Entities Mentioned
L
liquor/wine handlers (implied)R
revenue officials (implied)FAQs
To set a clear taxable/regulable category for commodities that often require licensing, controlled sale, and strict accounting.