Apte Sanskrit-English Dictionary
1 Entering into, entrance; āveśaṃ kṛ Pt. 1 to enter or infuse oneself into.
2 Taking possession of, influence, exercise; smayaº influence of pride R. 5. 19; so madanaº, krodhaº, bhayaº &c.
3 Intentness, devotedness to an object, complete absorption in one wish or idea.
4 Pride, arrogance.
5 Flurry, agitation, anger, passion; K. 291.
6 Demoniacal possession.
7 Apoplectic or epileptic giddiness.
