Sutra 20

Devanagari script

ऊर्ध्वराजिर्दण्डः सूची ॥ कZ_१०.६.२० ॥

Transliteration

ūrdhvarājirdaṇḍaḥ sūcī

Translation

A daṇḍa (staff-column) with an upright, straight line is the “Sūcī” (Needle) formation.

Word by Word

• ऊर्ध्वराजिः: a staff/rod having an upright line/stripe (a kind of staff)
• Type: Noun (compound)
• Root: ऊर्ध्व + राजि
• Form: प्रथमा-एकवचनम्, स्त्रीलिङ्गम् (राजि-शब्दः)

• दण्डः: staff; rod; baton (weapon/implement)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दण्ड
• Form: प्रथमा-एकवचनम्, पुल्लिङ्गम्

• सूची: needle; a needle-like implement/weapon
• Type: Noun
• Root: सूच् (सूचयति) / सूची-शब्दः
• Form: प्रथमा-एकवचनम्, स्त्रीलिङ्गम्

Entities Mentioned

• daṇḍa (column)
• sūcī (needle array)

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FAQs

What is the administrative implication of a “needle” column?

It requires disciplined control, clear command signals, and reliable logistics because a narrow thrust is vulnerable if cohesion breaks.