Sutra 30

Devanagari script

द्वौ तुटौ लवः ॥ कZ_०२.२०.३० ॥

Transliteration

dvau tuṭau lavaḥ

Translation

Two tuṭa units constitute one lava (a small unit of time).

Word by Word

• द्वौ: two
• Type: Numeral (Adjective)
• Root: द्वि
• Form: सङ्ख्यावाचक-विशेषण; पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-द्विवचन

• तुटौ: two tuta (a small unit of measure)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तुट
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-द्विवचन (मात्रा/परिमाण-नाम)

• लवः: (make) one lava
• Type: Noun
• Root: लव
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-एकवचन (मात्रा/परिमाण-नाम)

Entities Mentioned

• tuṭa
• lava

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FAQs

Why does the Arthashastra define very small time units like tuṭa and lava?

To standardize timing for official procedures—audiences, inspections, watch-duty, and regulated operations—so orders and penalties can be applied consistently.

What is the relation between tuṭa and lava?

1 lava = 2 tuṭa.