Sutra 51
Devanagari script
द्वात्रिंशद्बलमासः ॥ कZ_०२.२०.५१ ॥
Transliteration
dvātriṃśad balamāsaḥ
Translation
A bala-month consists of thirty-two days.
Word by Word
द्वात्रिंशत्thirty-two
द्वात्रिंशत्:
TypeNoun (Numeral)
Rootद्वि + त्रिंशत् (संख्याशब्द)
Formसंख्यावाचक-विशेषणम्; प्रथमा एकवचनम् (नपुंसकलिङ्गे अव्ययवत् प्रयोगः) — ‘द्वात्रिंशत्’ = 32
बलम्force; military strength (a troop-unit)
बलम्:
TypeNoun
Rootबल
Formनपुंसकलिङ्गम्; प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचनम्
मासःmonth
मासः:
TypeNoun
Rootमास
Formपुंलिङ्गम्; प्रथमा एकवचनम्
Entities Mentioned
B
balamāsa (bala-month)FAQs
Different reckoning systems can coexist (astronomical, ritual, fiscal). Clear definitions prevent disputes in pay, contracts, and delivery schedules.