avasthānam

avasthānam 1 Standing, remaining, residing, abiding, dwelling; pūrvakṛtāvasthānena rājalokena K.92; kimiha nivṛttyāvasthānam Pt.1; caturmaṇḍalāvasthānena ibid. -2 Situation, station, position; madhura˚ darśanīyaḥ Ś.6. -3 Residence, abode, place; ghanāvasthānaiḥ K.127. -4 Period of staying. -5 Support, yo'vasthānamanugrahaḥ Bhāg.3.27.16. -6 Stability; alabdhāvasthānaḥ parikrāmati Bhāg.5.26.17.