Arthashastra — Adhyakshaprachara, Sutra 31
Devanagari script
अननुरूपं भवतः इत्युपालम्भः ॥ कZ_०२.१०.३१ ॥
Transliteration
ananurūpaṃ bhavataḥ ity upālambhaḥ
Translation
« Cela ne vous sied pas », — c’est un reproche (censure/plainte).
Word by Word
अननुरूपम्not appropriate; unsuitable; improper
अननुरूपम्:
TypeAdjective
Rootअननुरूप
Formनपुंसकलिङ्ग, एकवचन, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (विशेषणरूपेण)
भवतःof you / your (honorific)
भवतः:
TypePronoun (honorific)
Rootभवत्
Formपुंलिङ्ग, एकवचन, षष्ठी (सम्बोधनार्थे आदर-प्रयोगः)
इतिthus; saying
इति:
TypeParticle/Quotative
Rootइति
Formअव्यय; वाक्य-समाप्ति/उद्धरण-चिह्न
उपालम्भःreproach; censure; accusation (a rebuking remark)
उपालम्भः:
TypeNoun (action noun)
Rootउप-लभ्
Formपुंलिङ्ग, एकवचन, प्रथमा; भाववाचक-संज्ञा (उपालम्भ = निन्दा/आक्षेप)
FAQs
It leverages status and reputation: the target is nudged to comply to preserve honor and social legitimacy.