1 Excitement, insti- gation, animating, stirring up; ºsamathaḥ ślokaiḥ Mu. 4; Mv. 2.

2 Urging on, driving.

3 Sending, despatching.

4 Whetting, sharp- ening, furbishing, polishing (wea- pons &c.); Śi. 3. 6.

5 An exciting speech.

6 An inducement, incen- tive, stimulant.