धातुः: तल्
मूलधातुः: तल
धात्वर्थः: प्रतिष्ठायाम्
गणः: चुरादिः
कर्मकत्वं: सकर्मकः
इट्त्वं: सेट्
उपग्रहः: उभयपदी
रूपम्: तालयति-ते


तल् (त꣡लँ꣡ प्रतिष्ठायाम् - चुरादिः - सेट्)
ल्युट् = तालनम्
अनीयर् = तालनीयः - तालनीया
ण्वुल् = तालकः - तालिका
तुमुँन् = तालयितुम्
तव्य = तालयितव्यः - तालयितव्या
तृच् = तालयिता - तालयित्री
क्त्वा = तालयित्वा
ल्यप् = प्रताल्य
क्तवतुँ = तालितवान् - तालितवती
क्त = तालितः - तालिता
शतृँ = तालयन् - तालयन्ती
शानच् = तालयमानः - तालयमाना

### 📜 Overview
स्वरूपता (svarūpatā) is a feminine noun in Sanskrit that primarily conveys the ideas of natural state, beauty, and identity. It signifies the essence or inherent quality of a being or object, often emphasizing attractiveness and the true nature of something. This word finds relevance in discussions of aesthetics and identity in literature and philosophy.

### 🗣️ Pronunciation Guide
Sva-roo-pa-taa (stress on "roo").

### 🧠 Grammatical Profile
- **Word Type:** Noun
- **Gender:** Feminine
- **Root (धातु):** The root here is स्वरूप (svarūpa), relating to the concept of 'own form or nature.'
- **Compound (समास):** The word is formed as a suffix adding -ता (-tā) to स्वरूप (svarūpa), indicating a state or condition (Benfey, Yates).

### 📖 Meanings
1. **Primary & Core Meanings (from Dictionaries):**
   - Natural state (Benfey, Wilson, शब्दसागरः).
   - Handsomeness or beauty (Yates, Wilson, शब्दसागरः).
   - Identity or likeness (Yates, Wilson).

2. **Extended or Figurative Meanings (from Dictionaries):**
   - It represents not only the physical beauty or aesthetic quality of something but also denotes a deeper identity that connects to one's inherent nature or essence (Monier Williams Cologne).

3. **Additional Meanings:** 
   - In a philosophical context, स्वरूपता can refer to the fundamental nature that transcends physical attributes, suggesting a more profound identity connection in spiritual discussions.

### 🏗️ Etymology & Word Formation
स्वरूपता is composed of:
- **स्वरूप (svarūpa):** Derived from स्व (sva), meaning 'own' or 'self', and रूप (rūpa), meaning 'form'. Hence, it represents the 'own form' or 'nature' of something.
- **-ता (-tā):** A suffix that denotes a state or condition (Benfey, Wilson).

### 🌐 Comparative Linguistics
- **Hindi:** स्वरूपता (svarūpatā) retains the same meaning, emphasizing beauty and identity.
- **Bengali:** স্বরূপতা (sôrūptā) similarly refers to someone's inherent nature or beauty.
- **Kannada:** ಸ್ವರೂಪತಾ (svarūpatā), implying semblance or natural identity.

### ✍️ Usage Examples
1. **From Dictionary Entries:**
   - **Example 1:** "स्वरूपता नस्ति अत्र।" (Svarūpatā nasti atra.) - "There is no beauty here." (Yates).
   - **Example 2:** "स्वरूपता एषा शृङ्गारलीला।" (Svarūpatā eṣā śṛṅgāralīlā.) - "This beauty is a playful charm." (Benfey).

2. **Additional Examples (General Knowledge):**
   - "तस्य स्वरूपता नित्यं सुखदायिनी।" (Tasya svarūpatā nityaṃ sukhadāyinī.) - "His essence is eternally bliss-giving." (General example).

### 🖼️ Visual or Cultural Context
In classical Indian aesthetics, especially within the context of poetry and performance arts, स्वरूपता plays a vital role. It is often invoked to describe the ideal beauty of a character or deity, where their natural state reflects their divine identity. This is particularly evident in depictions of deities like Krishna, where both physical form and spiritual essence blend harmoniously.

### ↔️ Dictionary Variations
Across the dictionaries, the essence of स्वरूपता is consistently captured, with a strong emphasis on meanings like beauty, natural state, and identity. However, variations arise in the inclusion of specific contexts, such as the aesthetic implications used in classical literature (Monier Williams Cologne). Some dictionaries highlight its philosophical dimensions more than others.

### 🔄 Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
- **Synonyms:** 
   - रूपता (rūpatā) - beauty, form.
   - तत्त्व (tattva) - truth or essence.
- **Antonyms:** 
   - विकृत (vikṛta) - distorted or ugly.
- **Related Words:**
   - स्वरूप (svarūpa) - own form or nature.
   - रूप (rūpa) - form or shape.

स्वरूपता स्व-रूप + ता, f.
 1. Na-
tural state.
 2. Handsomeness.


INTERMEDIATE, Sanskrit to English, Cologne Edition

स्व—रूप—ता f. (or -त्व n.) the state of o°'s own form or nature (°तया, ‘literally’, ‘in reality’), MBh.; BhP.; Śak., Sch.; Sāh.


the having a natural form, identity of form or nature, W.


w.r. for सु-रूप-ता, Rājat.


स्वरूपता f. (-ता)
	 1. Natural state.
	 2. Handsomeness.
	 3. Identity.
 E. तल्
added to the last; also with त्व, स्वरूपत्वं ।


स्वरूपता
f. (-ता)
1 Natural state.
2 Handsomeness.
3 Identity.
E. तल् added to the last; also with त्व, स्वरूपत्वं.


स्वरूपता (ता) 1.
f. Identity, like-
ness; beauty; natural state.


स्वरूपता (svarUpatA)

शब्दसागरः

Yates

Wilson

Monier Williams Cologne

Benfey