1 Living, dwelling, resid- ing.

2 A house; abode, habitation, resting-place; nivāsaściṃtāyāḥ Mk. 1. 15; Śi. 4. 63, 5. 21; Bg. 9. 18; Mk. 3. 23.

3 Passing the night.

4 A dress, garment.

5 Night- quarters.

6 Refuge, receptacle, asylum; jagannivāso vasudevasadmani Śi. 1. 1.