a controlling or being controlled; control.

the act fact of controlling one's passion.

concentration of one's attention on an object at a time.

patience; endurance.

effort; endeavour.

the deluge that is believed to destroy the entire universe.

the qualitiy of being humane, human.

a solemn promise or pledge, esp. one made to a god, dedicating oneself to an act, service or way of life a vow.

a restraining as virtue.

one of the six daily religious observations to be followed by jaina householders.

a man who has subdued his passion; a self-controlled man.

a man who leads a life of contemplation and rigorous self-denial for religious purposes.

the act of stopping; a thwarting another's movement, progress, etc.; stoppage.

a controlling or being controlled.