nivAsaH 1 Living, dwelling, residing. 2 A house; abode, habitation, resting-place; nivAsaSciMtAyAH Mk. 1. 15 ; Śi. 4. 63 , 5. 21 ; Bg. 9. 18 ; Mk. 3. 23. 3 Passing the night. 4 A dress, garment. 5 Nightquarters. 6 Refuge, receptacle, asylum; jagannivAso vasudevasadmani Śi. 1. 1.