āveśaḥ

Dictionary meanings for āveśaḥ from Apte and Monier-Williams.

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āveśaḥ

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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.

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