to eat; to swallow; to engulf.

to take completely into one's fold; to cover from all sides.

to gather at a place; to come together in a large number.

to become dark; to become obscure.

(fig.) to envolop from all or almost all sides; to attack; to make inroad.

to be under the sway of impulses; to be activated strongly to do, react, etc.; to be strongly stirred; to become excited.

= ಕೇವಣಿಸು.

to use (something) regularly.

to clasp with both the arms (as in embracing).

to take (something) into one's control; to have restraining or regulating authority over.

(myth.) the abode of Śiva.

= ಕುವಿಲಾಸಿ.