mfn. (fr. samīpa) neighbouring, a neighbour MBh. 1206,2 242507 n. neighbourhood, nearness, proximity (in space and time) Sa1m2khyak.; Sa1h.; BhP. 1206,2 242508 n. nearness to the deity (as one of the four states of beatitude; cf. sālokya) MW. 152347 1206,2 242509