avahAraH [ avahf-kartari Ra P. III. 1. 141 ] 1 A thief. 2 A shark, a waterelephant. 3 Taking away the wealth of invited Brāhmaṇas. 4 Temporary cessation of hostilities, suspension of arms, truce. 5 Removing to the camp; tato'vahAraM sEnyAnAM tava tezAM ca BArata Mb. 6 Cessation, stop (in general). 7 Summoning, inviting. 8 Any object fit to be brought near ( upanetavyaM ). 9 Apostacy, abandoning a sect or caste. 10 Re-delivery, redeeming.