309*.

The upasarga pra- prefixed to the verb has sometimes the power of denoting the beginning of the action. Kâç. on P. 1, 2, 21 pradyotitaḥ or pradyutitaḥ (he commenced to shine), Panc. I, 195 hasantaṃ prahasantyetā rudantaṃ prarudanty api (if he laughs, they begin to smile at him, if he weeps, they shed tears).

309*. 行為の開始を表す接頭辞pra-

動詞に付加される接頭辞（upasarga）pra-は、行為の開始を表す場合がある。
Kâç. on P. 1, 2, 21 pradyotitaḥ or pradyutitaḥ (he commenced to shine)
Panc. I, 195 hasantaṃ prahasantyetā rudantaṃ prarudanty api (if he laughs, they begin to smile at him, if he weeps, they shed tears)