Arthashastra — Adhyakshaprachara, Sutra 17

Devanagari script

एकशीर्षकः शुद्धो हारः ॥ कZ_०२.११.१७ ॥

Transliteration

ekaśīrṣakaḥ śuddho hāraḥ

Translation

「純粋な首飾り」（śuddha hāra）とは、端（頭）が一つの型（ekaśīrṣaka）である。

Word by Word

• एकशीर्षकः: single-pendant (single-headed)
• Type: Noun (Adjective used substantively)
• Root: शीर्षक
• Form: प्रथमा-एकवचनम्, पुंलिङ्गः; एक-शीर्षकः = एकं शीर्षं यस्य (having a single head/pendant)

• शुद्धः: pure, flawless
• Type: Adjective
• Root: शुध् (शुद्ध)
• Form: प्रथमा-एकवचनम्, पुंलिङ्गः; हारः इति विशेषणम्

• हारः: necklace
• Type: Noun
• Root: हार
• Form: प्रथमा-एकवचनम्, पुंलिङ्गः

Entities Mentioned

• hāra (necklace)
• ekaśīrṣaka (single-terminal form)

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FAQs

What does ‘śuddha’ likely imply in this technical context?

A baseline/standard form (and possibly unmixed material composition) used as the reference category for comparison and valuation.

Why specify ‘ekaśīrṣaka’ for a hāra?

Terminal structure affects workmanship, material use, and therefore valuation—critical for procurement and audit.