📐 How Dvandva Compounds Work
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Both members are semantically equal — connected by 'and'. Rāma AND Lakṣmaṇa.
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The compound takes the dual or plural form of the last member depending on count.
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The first member usually appears in its stem form (no case ending), the second takes the ending.
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Order can vary, but traditionally the more revered/important name comes first.
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🧠 Dvandva Quiz
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