1 A group, collection, mul- titude, flock; as maharṣisaṃgha, manuṣyasaṃgha &c.

2 A number of people living together.

3 Close contact or com- bination. cārin m. a fish. jī- vin m. a hired labourer, coolie. talaḥ the two hands with the open palms brought together. vṛttiḥ f. close combination.