bAMDavaH [ baMDu svArTe idamarTe vA'R ] 1 A relation, kinsman (in general); yasyArTAstasya bAMDavAH H. 1 ; Ms. 5. 74 , 101 ; 4. 179. 2 A maternal relation. 3 A friend; DateByaH paro bAMDavo nAsti loke Subhāṣ. 4 A brother. Comp. — janaH relatives, kinsmen (taken collectively); dAridryAtpuruzasya bAMDavajano vAkye na saMtizWate Mk. 1. 36 ; Pt. 4. 78.