[heḍ-bhāve-ḍasya laḥ] 1 Contempt, disrespect, insult; Śi. 12. 72.

2 (a) Amorous sport or dalliance, wanton sport; S. D. 128; D. R. 2. 32. (b) Pleasure, delight, pastime; Māl. 9. 43.

3 Strong sexual desire; prauḍhecchayā'tirūḍhānāṃ nārīṇāṃ suratotsave. śṛṃgāraśāstratatvajñairhelā sā parikīrtitā..

4 Ease, facility; Śi. 1. 34; helayā ‘easily’, without any difficulty or trouble.

5 Moonlight.

6 A pause in a...