P. -stabhnoti, or nāti, to make firm Kaus3.; to support, sustain, encourage MBh.; R. &c; to make rigid (said of water) MBh.; to restrain, check, stop (esp. by magical means) Katha1s.; to suppress (tears or sorrow) R.; BhP.; A1. (only Impv. stambhasva) to be... mfn. supported, confirmed &c MBh. 1121,1 227102 mfn. firm, rigid Hariv. 142842 1121,1 227103 ind. having supported or confirmed or strengthened or encouraged...