upa-nyāsa m. putting down, placing near to, juxta-position Comm. on Pāṇ

• bringing or procuring (requisites) MBh

• bringing forward, speaking of, mention

• statement, suggestion, hint

• quotation, reference Mn. Mālav. Sāh. Daśar. &c

• pretext Amar. 23

• proof, reason Sāh

• a particular kind of treaty or alliance Kām. Hit

• (in dram.) propitiation, gratifying Sāh

• a deposit, pledge, pawn W