उद्यम

ud-yama

m. the act of raising orﾠ lifting up, elevation R. Yājñ. Pañcat. etc.;

undertaking, beginning;
the act of striving after, exerting one's self, exertion, strenuous andﾠ continued effort, perseverance, diligence, zeal R. Kum. Pañcat. VarBṛS. etc.