[dam bhāve ghañ] 1 Taming, subduing.

2 Self-command, sub- duing or curbing the passions, self-restraint; Bg. 10. 4; (nigraho bāhyavṛttīnāṃ dama ityabhidhīyate).

3 Draw- ing the mind away from evil deeds or curbing its evil propensities; (kutsitātkarmaṇo vipra yacca cittanivāraṇaṃ sa kīrtito damaḥ).

4 Firmness of mind.

5 Punishment, fine; Ms. 9. 284, 290; 8. 293; Y. 2. 4.

6 Mire, mud.

7 Viṣṇu.

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