Sutra 4
Devanagari script
एवं दुर्गचतुर्भागं स्थानिकश्चिन्तयेत् ॥ कZ_०२.३६.०४ ॥
Transliteration
evaṃ durgacaturbhāgaṃ sthānikaś cintayet
Translation
In the same manner, the Sthānika should continually assess and supervise the four sectors of the fortified city (durgacaturbhāga).
Word by Word
एवम्thus; in this manner
एवम्:
TypeIndeclinable
Rootएवम्
Formअव्यय; manner-adverb (‘thus/in this way’)
दुर्ग-चतुर्भागम्the fort’s fourfold division (four parts/quarters/aspects)
दुर्ग-चतुर्भागम्:
TypeNoun
Rootभाग
Formनपुंसकलिङ्ग; एकवचन; द्वितीया; ‘चतुर्भाग’ = fourfold division; ‘दुर्गचतुर्भागम्’ = the fourfold division/aspect of a fort (as an object of consideration)
स्थानिकःthe sthānika (local administrative officer)
स्थानिकः:
TypeNoun (agent noun)
Rootस्थानिक
Formपुंलिङ्ग; एकवचन; प्रथमा; ‘the local officer/official in charge of a locality (sthānika)’
चिन्तयेत्should consider; should plan/reflect upon
चिन्तयेत्:
TypeVerb
Rootचिन्त्
Formविधिलिङ् (optative); परस्मैपदम्; प्रथमपुरुष; एकवचन; ‘should consider/plan’
Entities Mentioned
S
Sthānika (sector/local officer)D
Durga (fortified city)F
Four quarters/sectors (caturbhāga)FAQs
It enables distributed command, faster incident response, clearer accountability, and systematic patrolling/inspection across the entire fortified urban space.