P. -mṛjati, -mārṣṭi, -mārjati, -mārjayati (cf. mārj), to sweep together, sweep clean, rub or wipe off, cleanse, strain, filter (Soma soma), purify (fire by removing ashes) RV. &c; to take away, remove Ra1jat.; to stroke, caress R. 148910 1181,1 237258 m. wiping off, cleansing Kum.; TBr. Sch. 1181,1 237259 m. a wisp of grass (for tying faggots together) S3rS. 148911 1181,1 237260 mfn. sweeping, cleansing, a sweeper...