(H2) | dhāraṇā [p= 515,2] [L=100975]
f. |
(cf. °ṇa , col.1) the act of holding , bearing , wearing , supporting , maintaining MBh. R.
[L=100976] |
retaining , keeping back (also in remembrance) , a good memory |
Kat2hUp. Gr2S. MBh. BhP.
[L=100977] |
collection or concentration of the mind (joined with the retention of breath) |
Mn. MBh. Sus3r. Ka1v. Pur. &c
[L=100978] |
cf. |
MWB. 239 (°ṇāṃ- √dhṛ , to exercise concentration Ya1jn5. ; °ṇāṃ gataḥ , having composed one's self R. )
[L=100979] |
understanding , intellect |
Ya1jn5. iii , 73
[L=100980] |
firmness , steadfastness , righteousness |
L.
[L=100981] |
fixed preceptor settled rule , certainty |
Mn. MBh.
[L=100982] |
pl. |
the 8th to the 11th day in the light half of month jyaiṣṭha Var.