1 An invitation to be- gin, bringing near; pavamānaº, prātaranu- vākaº &c.

2 A term given to cer- tain sentences called Praiṣas (with which one priest calls an- other to perform a sacrifice).

3 Im- molation, sacrifice of an animal consecrated according to rites.

4 Preparation, beginning, commence- ment.

5 Commencement of read- ing the Veda after the performance of the preparatory rite; cf. upākarman;...