Arthashastra — Adhyakshaprachara, Sutra 58
Devanagari script
श्यामं दोङ्गकम् ॥ कZ_०२.११.५८ ॥
Transliteration
śyāmaṃ doṅgakam
Translation
ದೋಂಗಕ ವಿಧವು ಶ್ಯಾಮ (ಗಾಢ/ಕಪ್ಪು ವರ್ಣ)ವಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ.
Word by Word
श्यामम्dark, blackish (in colour)
श्यामम्:
TypeAdjective
Rootश्याम
Formविशेषण; नपुंसकलिङ्ग; एकवचन; प्रथमा/द्वितीया (सन्दर्भानुसार)
दोङ्गकम्a doṅgaka (a particular vessel/container; possibly a standard receptacle)
दोङ्गकम्:
TypeNoun
Rootदोङ्गक
Formनाम; नपुंसकलिङ्ग; एकवचन; प्रथमा/द्वितीया (सन्दर्भानुसार)
Entities Mentioned
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doṅgaka (variety name)FAQs
Short, unambiguous descriptors act like an inspection manual—reducing discretion and disputes in grading and valuation.