f. [dhṛ-ktin] Taking, holding, seizing.

2 Having, possessing.

3 Maintaining, supporting.

4 Firm- ness; steadiness, constancy.

5 Fortitude, energy, resolution’ courage, self-command; bhaja dhṛtiṃ tyaja bhītimahetukāṃ N. 4. 105; Ki. 6. 11; R. 8. 66.

6 Satisfaction, contentment, pleasure, happiness, delight, joy; dhṛteśca dhīraḥ sadṛśīrvyadhatta saḥ R. 3. 10; 16. 82; na cakṣurbadhnāti dhṛtiṃ V. 2. 8; Śi. 7....