avasthita mfn. standing near (sometimes with acc., e.g. Hariv. 147 28 R. v, 73, 26), placed, having its place or abode ĀśvŚr. MaitrUp. MBh., &c., (with a pr. p.) continuing to do anything R. iii, 30, 19

• engaged in, prosecuting, following, practising (with loc. [MBh. si, 1228 Mn. &c.] or in comp. [Bhag. iv, 23 Hit])

• obeying or following (the words or commands of

• loc.) BhP. Bhaṭṭ

• giving one's self up to (e.g. to compassion or pride) MBh. xii, 272 R. v, 58, 13

• contained in (loc.) Mn. xii, 119 Bhag. ix, 4 and xv, 11: being incumbent upon (loc.) Kum. ii, 28, ready for (dat.) Pañcat., firm, fixed, determined, KatþhUp. R. &c

• steady, trusty, to be relied on Mn. vii, 60, &c. (cf. an-av○.)