to have life, as an organism; to be alive.

to continue to have life; to remain alive.

to continue in existence, operation, etc.

to escape from a jail, another's hold, danger, death, etc.

to support oneself with means of livelihood.

to accomplish or have the feeling of accomplishment.

the condition of being alive; life.

the duration of one's life; life period.

wealth, riches, profession, etc. as one's means of livelihood.

a job on hand; a work that is being done or to be done at the moment.

possessions, esp. movable effects or personal property; goods.

a mentally matured, wise man.

cessation of life; death.

to call to take part in a contest (to prove or disprove something).

to provide a banquet.

relating to, propounded by the sage Bharata or his treatise, Nāṭya Śastra.

a man who performs dance, acts in stage plays, etc. a dancer or actor.

nourished; fostered; helped to sustain.

working or done for payment only; a mercenary.

any man who will work for money; a labour; a mercenary; a coolie; a servant.