p. p. 1 Wished, desired.

2 Dear, favourite, darling; anabhīṣṭadaṃpa- tyoḥ Pt. 1. 175; oft. with gen. of person; H. 1. 12.

3 Optional. ṣṭaḥ A darling. ṣṭā 1 A mistress, be- loved woman.

2 Betel. ṣṭaṃ 1 An object of desire.

2 A desirable ob- ject (abhimata); anyasmai hṛdayaṃ dehi nāna- bhīṣṭe ghaṭāmahe Bk. 20. 24. Comp. devatā favourite deity. lābhaḥ, si- ddhiḥ f. gaining a desired object.