Sutra 6

Devanagari script

स्वदेशादन्वायतिर्वीवधः ॥ कZ_१०.२.०६ ॥

Transliteration

svadeśādanvāyatir vīvadhāḥ

Translation

From one’s own territory, the marching column should be arranged in successive echelons (serial follow-on); the deployment should be in separated, distributed files to reduce vulnerability.

Word by Word

• स्वदेशात्: from one’s own country/territory
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्वदेश
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; पञ्चमी-एकवचन; अपादान (ablative: ‘from one’s own country/territory’)

• अन्वायति: pursues; follows (after)
• Type: Verb
• Root: अनु-√या
• Form: लट्-लकार; परस्मैपदम्; प्रथमपुरुष; एकवचन; वर्तमानकालः

• वीवधः: slaying; killing; violent destruction
• Type: Noun
• Root: √वध्
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-एकवचन; कर्तृपद (subject)

Entities Mentioned

• svadeśa (own territory)

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FAQs

What administrative intent is implied by ‘anvāyati’ in marching from one’s own territory?

It indicates a controlled, sequential follow-on (echeloning) so units can support each other while maintaining order and accountability.

Why is a dispersed file (‘vīvadhā’) recommended?

To reduce congestion, limit casualties from sudden attack, and improve responsiveness to threats along the route.