Sutra 32

Devanagari script

अष्टानीको दुर्जयः ॥ कZ_१०.६.३२ ॥

Transliteration

aṣṭānīko durjayaḥ

Translation

With eight tactical divisions (aṣṭa-anīka), it is difficult to defeat.

Word by Word

• अष्टानीकः: having eight divisions (an eightfold army/formation)
• Type: Noun (compound adjective used substantively)
• Root: अष्टन् + अनीक
• Form: प्रथमा-एकवचनम्, पुल्लिङ्गः; विशेषण-प्रयोगः (दुर्जयः इत्यस्य)

• दुर्जयः: hard to conquer; difficult to defeat
• Type: Adjective
• Root: √जि (जये) with दुḥ- prefix; (gerundive/adj formation)
• Form: प्रथमा-एकवचनम्, पुल्लिङ्गः; गुणवाचक-विशेषणम्

Entities Mentioned

• Aṣṭānīka (eight divisions)

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FAQs

Why does specifying ‘eight divisions’ matter administratively?

It standardizes an expected subdivision count for deployment, simplifying assignment of commanders, reserves, and sector responsibilities.