Assāsaka (adj. n.) [fr. assāsa] 1. (cp. assāsa 1) having breath, breathing, in an˚ not able to draw breath Vin iii.84; iv.111. -- 2. (cp. assāsa2) (m. & nt.) that which gives comfort & relief, confidence, expectancy J i.84; vi. 150. Cp. next.