pūrva-taram
- in ancient times
- past
- already
Also appears as pūrva, pūrvam
In 3 verses
- 4.15
एवं ज्ञात्वा कृतं कर्म पूर्वैरपि मुमुक्षुभिः
pūrvaiḥ — of ancient times
Knowing this, those who sought freedom in earlier times did their work. So do your work as they did.
- 6.44
पूर्वाभ्यासेन तेनैव ह्रियते ह्यवशोऽपि सः
pūrva — past
Carried by that earlier practice, such a person is drawn on even without willing it. And even one who merely wishes to know of yoga goes beyond the letter of the scriptures.
- 11.33
तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व जित्वा शत्रून् भुङ्क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम्
pūrvam — already
So stand up. Win honour. Conquer your enemies and enjoy a flourishing kingdom. By me they are already slain; be only the instrument, Arjuna.