1 A., 10 P. (gaveṣate, gaveṣayati, [Page0456-b+ 56] gaveṣita) 1 To seek, hunt for, search or inquire for; tasmādeṣa yataḥ prāptastatraivānyo gaveṣyatāṃ Ks. 25. 176.

2 To strive after, desire ardently or fervently, make efforts for; gaveṣamāṇaṃ mahiṣīkulaṃ jalaṃ Rs. 1. 21.