The correct Samas Vigrah (compound dissolution) of 'Chakrapani' is:

Appeared in: NVS Staff Nurse - 2019

Explanation

'Chakrapani' is a Bahuvrihi compound, a type of Sanskrit compound word where the resulting meaning refers to a different entity (a person or object) that possesses the qualities of the constituent words.
The word is formed from 'Chakra' (discus) and 'Pani' (hand).
The compound word itself refers to 'one who has a chakra in his hand' (an epithet for Lord Vishnu), not the objects themselves.
Therefore, the correct dissolution must express this idea of possession by an external entity, making 'One who has Chakra in hand' the accurate choice.

Option A: This phrasing, 'Chakra and Pani', represents a Dvandva samas, which is used to join two or more nouns of equal importance. 'Chakrapani' does not mean 'the chakra and the hand' but refers to a person.
Option B: This is an incomplete locative phrase. It describes the location of the chakra but fails to identify the person holding it, which is the essential meaning of the Bahuvrihi compound 'Chakrapani'. It is similar in structure to a Tatpurusha samas.
Option D: This is a simple declarative sentence stating a fact. It is not a formal grammatical dissolution (vigraha) that explains the formation and meaning of the compound word 'Chakrapani'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Sanskrit Grammar: Samas Vigrah (Compound Dissolution) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests general knowledge and language aptitude, which are components of the non-nursing syllabus in various nursing entrance examinations.
Proficiency in language and grammar demonstrates analytical and reasoning skills that are valuable in understanding complex medical terminology and documentation.
What if the word was 'Rajapurusha'? The dissolution would be 'Rajanah Purusha' (King's man), which is a Tatpurusha samas (showing relation), making an option like 'The man of the king' correct. This highlights the importance of identifying the type of compound.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the compound word in the question, which is 'Chakrapani'.
Break the word into its constituent parts: 'Chakra' (discus) and 'Pani' (hand).
Analyze the meaning of the compound word. 'Chakrapani' is a well-known epithet for Lord Vishnu, so it refers to a person who is characterized by this attribute, not the attribute itself.
Recognize that this exocentric meaning ('one who has...') is the defining feature of a Bahuvrihi samas.
Evaluate the given options to find the one that accurately expresses this possessive relationship.
Option C, 'One who has Chakra in hand,' perfectly matches the definition of a Bahuvrihi vigraha.

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