1 N. of a fabulous moun- tain (round which all the planets are said to revolve; and which forms the centre of the several Dvīpas; cf. dvīpa; it is also said to consi-t of gold and gems); vibhajya merurna yadarthisāt kṛtaḥ N. 1. 16; svā- tmanyeva samāptahemamahimā merurna me rocate Bh. 3. 150.

2 The central bead in a rosary.

3 The central gem of a necklace. Comp. ādrikarṇikā the earth. dhāman m. an epithet...