घटक _ghaṭaka

घटक a. [घटयति घट्-णिच् ण्वुल्]

1 Exerting oneself, striving for; एते सत्पुरुषाः परार्थघटकाः स्वार्थं परित्यज्य ये Bh. 2.74.

-2 Bringing about, accomplishing.

-3 Forming a constituent part, constituent, component.

-कः 1 A tree that produces fruit without apparent flowers.

-2 A match-maker, an agent who ascertains genealogies and negotiates matrimonial alliances.

-3 A genealogist.