1 A. 1 To turn round, revolve (fig. also); Bg. 9. 10.

2 To roll about.

3 To wander about, move to and fro.

4 To return.

5 To surround; attend upon (with acc.).

A1. -vartate, to turn round, revolve Bhag.; to roll (on the ground) Mn. vi, 22; to move about, roam, wander MBh.; &c; to turn round or back, return MBh.; to be transformed, change, alter ib.; to visit or afflict continually ib.: Caus. -vartayati, to cause to... mf (I) n. causing to turn round or to return 974,1 197660 f. (with or scil. vidyā) a partic. magical formula supposed to be efficacious in causing the return...