f. [iṣ-ktin] 1 Wish, request, desire.

2 Seeking, striv- ing to get.

3 Any desired object.

4 A desired rule or desideratum; (a term used with reference to Patañjali's additions to Kātyāyana's Vārtikas; iṣṭayo bhāṣyakārasya, iti bhā- ṣyakāreṣṭyā &c., cf. upasaṃkhyāna).

5 Im- pulse, hurry.

6 Invitation, order.

7 (yaj-ktin) A sacrifice.

8 An oblation consisting of butter, food &c. Comp. ayanaṃ a...