[INDOLOGY] Question on Sanskrit Syntax

[Madhav Deshpande]

Of all the explanations I have received, this one seems most convincing,
and especially the example from Manu seems like a good parallel.  Thanks,
Hans.

Madhav

On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 11:11 AM, Hock, Hans Henrich <hhhock at illinois.edu>
wrote:

>  Hi, Madhav.
>
>  If *prāpyate* is construed as a verb of motion (in the sense ‘reach’),
> the structure has precedents; compare the structure below, which shows that
> with verbs of motion the goal is not always construed as object in
> post-Vedic. Of course, the parallel with *labhate* might suggest an
> interpretation ‘obtain’. In that case (i.e., if it is not to be taken as a
> motion verb), there may be a parallel in late Sanskrit (one of the versions
> of the Vetālapañcaviṁśati, perhaps the one edited by Uhle); unfortunately I
> can’t find the exact reference.
>
>  sabhām vā na praveṣṭavyam (Manu 8.13)
>
>  All the best for the New Year,
>
>  Hans
>
>
>  On 28-Dec-2014, at 7:52, Madhav Deshpande <mmdesh at umich.edu> wrote:
>
>  n a Sanskrit work titled Nityācāradarpaṇa by Brahmānanda, on p. 2, I see
> a quotation from Dakṣasmṛti:
>
> आचाराल्लभते पूजामाचाराल्लभते प्रजा: ।
> आचारात्प्राप्यते स्वर्गमाचारात्प्राप्यते सुखम् ।।
>
> Here, ācārāt prāpyate svargam is an irregular usage, unless one assumes
> that the word svarga is somehow used in neuter gender.  With the normal
> masculine gender of the word svarga, svargam would be an accusative case
> form, and this does not fit well with the passive verb.  In Marathi, such
> passive constructions are possible: रामाने (instrumental) रावणाला
> (accusative) मारिले (passive verb).  This usage alternates with a more
> Sanskrit like passive: रामाने रावण (nom) मारिला/मारला (nom).  I am
> wondering if anyone has come across Sanskrit passive (bhāve) constructions
> where the object shows up in the accusative case.  Any information or
> suggestions are appreciated.
>
> Madhav M. Deshpande
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> Department of Asian Languages and Cultures
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> The University of Michigan
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Madhav M. Deshpande
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Department of Asian Languages and Cultures
202 South Thayer Street, Suite 6111
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1608, USA


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