The genius of the Anvadhana Sangraha principle lies in its ability to resolve a foundational puzzle of Vedic interpretation. The Vedas are composed of thousands of separate sentences ( mantras and brāhmaṇa passages ). How, then, can a single coherent ritual action (like the Anvādhāna) be formed from multiple, physically separate injunctions?
: Derived from "Anu" (after) and "Adhan" (placing or offering), it signifies the continuous nurturing of the sacred fire. anvadhana sangraha
The term (अन्वाधान) literally translates to "placing fire subsequently" or "replenishing the sacrificial fires." The genius of the Anvadhana Sangraha principle lies