[jñā-ktic] 1 A paternal re- lation, a father, brother &c.; agnate relatives collectively.

2 A kinsman or kindred in general.

3 A distant kinsman who is not entitled to the oblations offered to deceased an- cestors.

4 A father. Comp. ka- rman n., kāryaṃ the duty of a kinsman. bhāvaḥ kin, relationship. bhedaḥ dis- sension among relatives. vid a. one who has or makes near relatives.