[sthā-tṛc] Superintending, watching over, presiding over, guid- [Page0051-a+ 57] ing, governing; tutelary, guardian; as ºtrī devatā a guardian or presiding deity. m. (tā) A superintendent, head, chief, protector, controller, regulator, ruler; sarveṃdriyādhiṣṭhātā Bhāṣā P.; especially with reference to the Almighty who is the ruler of the universe. See adhideva also.