a. (dikā f.) [bhid-ṇvul] 1 [Page0825-c+ 55] Breaking, splitting, dividing, sepa- rating.

2 Breaking through, pierc- ing.

5 Destr ying, a destroyer.

4 Distinguishing, discriminating.

5 Defining.

6 Evacuating (the bowels), purgative. kaḥ An adjective or differentiating attribute.