Sutra 9
Devanagari script
कृत्रिमा हि भूमिगुणाः ॥ कZ_०७.११.०९ ॥
Transliteration
kṛtrimā hi bhūmiguṇāḥ
Translation
For the qualities of land can be made (enhanced) by human effort and policy.
Word by Word
कृत्रिमाःartificial; man-made
कृत्रिमाः:
TypeAdjective
Rootकृत्रिम
Formप्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन, पुल्लिङ्ग (भूमिगुणाः इति विशेष्यस्य अनुरोधेन)
हिindeed; for
हि:
TypeParticle
Rootहि
Formनिपात; अव्यय; हेत्वर्थ/निश्चयार्थ-प्रयोगः (emphatic/indeed)
भूमिगुणाःthe qualities/advantages of land (land attributes)
भूमिगुणाः:
TypeNoun
Rootभूमिगुण
Formप्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन, पुल्लिङ्ग
Entities Mentioned
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land qualities (bhūmiguṇa)FAQs
That productivity is not only natural; it can be increased through irrigation, settlement planning, soil management, and administrative investment.
It frames territory as improvable capital, justifying public investment to raise long-run revenue and security.