What are the six types of Samas?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The six main types of Samas (compound words) in Sanskrit grammar are:
- Avyayibhava Samas - An indeclinable compound where the first word is dominant
- Tatpurusha Samas - A determinative compound where the second word is dominant
- Karmadharaya Samas - A descriptive compound where one word describes the other
- Dvigu Samas - A numerical compound starting with a number
- Dvandva Samas - A copulative compound joining two or more equal words
- Bahuvrihi Samas - A possessive compound referring to a third entity
These compounds help create concise expressions by combining multiple words into one meaningful unit.
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