समाधानम् _samādhānam

समाधानम् 1 Putting together, uniting.

-2 Fixing the mind in abstract contemplation on the true nature of spirit; विभ्रत्यात्मसमाधानतपःस्वाध्यायसंयमैः Bhāg.12.11.24.

-3 Profound or abstract meditation, deep contempla- tion.

-4 Intentness.

-5 Steadiness, composure, peace (as of mind), satisfaction; चित्तस्य समाधानम्; समाधानं बुद्धेः G. L.18.

-6 Clearing up a doubt, replying to the Pūrvapakṣa; answering an objection.

-7 Agreeing, promising.

-8 (In drama) A leading incident which unexpectdly gives rise to the whole plot.

-9 Justifica- tion of a statement, proof.

-1 Reconciliation.

-11 Eagerness.

-Comp. -रूपकम् a kind of metaphor (used for the justification of a bold assertion).