avataraṇa (2068)

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avataraṇa
Entry 2068, Page 71, Col. 1
(avataraRa, avataraRa)
avataraṇa¦, n. act., (1) overpowering, subduing, in dur- avataraṇa-, hard to overcome: Gv 242.6 -vīrya-karma-; (2) taking off, clipping (of hair), in keśāvataraṇaṃ (of a pro- spective monk) kṛtvā MSV ii.140.2.