Sutra 51

Devanagari script

द्वात्रिंशद्बलमासः ॥ कZ_०२.२०.५१ ॥

Transliteration

dvātriṃśad balamāsaḥ

Translation

เดือนบาละมีสามสิบสองวัน.

Word by Word

• द्वात्रिंशत्: thirty-two
• Type: Noun (Numeral)
• Root: द्वि + त्रिंशत् (संख्याशब्द)
• Form: संख्यावाचक-विशेषणम्; प्रथमा एकवचनम् (नपुंसकलिङ्गे अव्ययवत् प्रयोगः) — ‘द्वात्रिंशत्’ = 32

• बलम्: force; military strength (a troop-unit)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बल
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गम्; प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचनम्

• मासः: month
• Type: Noun
• Root: मास
• Form: पुंलिङ्गम्; प्रथमा एकवचनम्

Entities Mentioned

• balamāsa (bala-month)

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FAQs

What is the administrative value of defining multiple ‘month’ types?

Different reckoning systems can coexist (astronomical, ritual, fiscal). Clear definitions prevent disputes in pay, contracts, and delivery schedules.