a. Used (as a Mantra) in the putting up of the sacrificial bricks; P. IV. 4. 125. naṃ 1 Plac- ing or resting upon.

2 A pillow, cushion; vipulamupadhānaṃ bhujalatā Bh. 3. 79.

3 Peculiarity, individuality (viśeṣaṃ); phalopādhānābhāvāt P. VI. 3. 39 Sk.

4 Affection, kindness.

5 A religious observance.

6 Excel- lence or excellent quality; sopadhānāṃ dhiyaṃ dhīrāḥ stheyasīṃ khaṭvayaṃti ye Śi. 2. 77. (where uº...