(sthā) P. -tiṣṭhati to stand firmly on, rely on (loc.) MBh.: Caus. -ṣṭhāpayati, to enclose, confine (as cows) MBh.; to concentrate in (loc.) ChUp.; to make firm, establish MBh.; to found, introduce BhP. 148445 1174,3 236375 f. perseverance BhP. 1174,3 236376 f. permanence, continuance (as opp. to, beginning or end) Bhag. 1174,3 236377 f. high rank or position MBh. 148446 1174,3 236378