f. [bhṛ-ktin] 1 Bearing, up- holding, supporting.

2 Cherish- ing, maintaining.

3 Bringing, lead ing to.

4 Nourishment, support, maintenance.

5 Food.

6 Wages, hire.

7 Service for hire.

8 Capi- [Page0824-b+ 59] tal, principal.

9 Wages, hire. Comp. adhyāpanaṃ teaching (espe- cially the Vedas) for hire. bhuj m. a hired servant, a hireling. rūpaṃ a reward in place of the wages due, but not to be...