Sutra 14

Devanagari script

चापपक्षः संजयः ॥ कZ_१०.६.१४ ॥

Transliteration

cāpapakṣaḥ saṃjayaḥ

Translation

A «Cāpa-pakṣa» (bow-with-wings array) is called «Saṃjaya» (secured victory/complete conquest).

Word by Word

• चापपक्षः: the bow-side / bow-limb (the side/limb of a bow)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पक्ष
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-एकवचन; समासः—चापस्य पक्षः (धनुषः पक्षः)

• संजयः: Sañjaya (a person’s name)
• Type: Noun (proper name)
• Root: संजय
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-एकवचन; व्यक्तिनाम

Entities Mentioned

• cāpa
• pakṣa
• saṃjaya (formation)

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FAQs

Why would a formation be named ‘saṃjaya’ (complete victory)?

The label encodes expected effect: a bow-front with functional wings can fix the enemy and threaten encirclement—often producing a rout or surrender.