Sphoṭa is a concept from Indian philosophy and linguistics, particularly within the traditions of Sanskrit grammar and the study of language. The term is most commonly associated with the work of the ancient grammarian Panini and later thinkers, such as the philosopher Bhartrhari. In the context of language, sphoṭa refers to the idea of the "unity" or "discrete sound" of a word that conveys meaning.
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