Sutra 27

Devanagari script

विपर्यये मकरः ॥ कZ_१०.६.२७ ॥

Transliteration

viparyaye makaraḥ

Translation

When arranged in reverse (i.e., the formation’s orientation is inverted), it is called the ‘Makara’ (crocodile) formation.

Word by Word

• विपर्यये: in the reverse/contrary situation; in inversion
• Type: Noun
• Root: विपर्यय
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; सप्तमी-एकवचन (अधिकरण)

• मकरः: the ‘Makara’ (a named battle-array/formation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मकर
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-एकवचन (कर्तृ/उद्देश्य)

Entities Mentioned

• Makara (vyūha)

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FAQs

What operational point does ‘viparyaye’ add to a vyūha name?

It marks that the same structural array is executed with reversed orientation, producing a distinct named formation for command clarity.