Sutra 1

Devanagari script

अश्वाध्यक्षेण रथाध्यक्षो व्याख्यातः ॥ कZ_०२.३३.०१ ॥

Transliteration

aśvādhyakṣeṇa rathādhyakṣo vyākhyātaḥ

Translation

The Superintendent of Chariots is explained on the model of the Superintendent of Horses.

Word by Word

• अश्वाध्यक्षेण: by the Superintendent of Horses
• Type: Noun
• Root: अश्वाध्यक्ष
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; तृतीया-एकवचन

• रथाध्यक्षः: the Superintendent of Chariots
• Type: Noun
• Root: रथाध्यक्ष
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-एकवचन

• व्याख्यातः: has been explained / has been set forth
• Type: Verb (Participle)
• Root: वि-आ-ख्या
• Form: कृदन्त (क्त); पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-एकवचन; कर्मणि प्रयोगः (passive sense)

Entities Mentioned

• aśvādhyakṣa
• rathādhyakṣa

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FAQs

What does 'explained by' another office imply in administrative drafting?

A modular rule system: shared controls (accounts, inspections, penalties) are reused, reducing inconsistency and drafting overhead.

What is the political-administrative benefit of such cross-referencing?

Uniform enforcement and auditability across military supply departments, limiting loopholes and discretionary variance.