avasaH [ av-asac Uṇ. 3. 117 ; avatItyavaso rAjA BAnuSca Ujjval. ] 1 A king. 2 The sun. 3 A kind of tree ( arka ). — saM 1 Refreshment, food, provision (especially for a journey), viaticum ( °saH also); etatte rudrAvasaM Yv. 3. 61. 2 Preserving, protecting.