Sutra 12

Devanagari script

मण्डलस्य चानुग्राह्यो भवति ॥ कZ_०७.३.१२ ॥

Transliteration

maṇḍalasya cānugrāhyo bhavati

Translation

And he becomes one to be supported/favored by the circle of states (maṇḍala).

Word by Word

• मण्डलस्य: of the mandala (the circle of states/kings)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मण्डल
• Form: षष्ठी-एकवचनम्, नपुंसकलिङ्गम्

• च: and
• Type: Particle
• Root: च
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्ययम्

• अनुग्राह्यः: one who is to be favoured / to be assisted
• Type: Participle (Gerundive)
• Root: अनुग्रह्य (√ग्रह्)
• Form: कृत्य-प्रत्ययान्त (यत्/ण्यत्-भावः), प्रथमा-एकवचनम्, पुल्लिङ्गम्; विधेय-विशेषणम् (to be favoured/assisted)

• भवति: becomes / is
• Type: Verb
• Root: √भू
• Form: लट्-लकारः, प्रथमपुरुषः, एकवचनम्, परस्मैपदम्

Entities Mentioned

• maṇḍala (circle of states)
• supported actor (implied)

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FAQs

What does 'anugrāhya' imply in interstate politics?

That other states find it advantageous to back him—because his stance, need, or utility fits their interests—so he can attract assistance within the maṇḍala.