[sthāna svārthe ka] 1 A posi- tion, situation.

2 A particular point or situation in dramatic action; e. g. patākāsthānaka q. v.

3 A city, town.

4 A basin.

5 Froth, a kind of scum on spirits or wine.

6 A mode of recitation.

7 A division or section of the Taittirīya, a branch of the Yajurveda.