Nātha [Ved. nātha, nāth, to which Goth. nipan (to support), Ohg. gināda (grace)] protector, refuge, help A v.23, 89; Dh 160 (attā hi attano n.), 380; Sn 1131 (Nd2has nāga); DhA iv.117; PvA 1. lokanātha Saviour of the world (Ep. of the Buddha) Sn 995; PvA 42. -- anātha helpless, unprotected, poor J i.6 (nāthânāthā rich & poor); PvA 3 (˚sālā poor house) 65. Cp. nādhati.